Commentary: Boston is simply not at a level to compete with Philadelphia and big man Joel Embiid, and Wednesday’s 106-96 win by the 76ers proved that point.

Boston grinds out a 101-99 victory and moves ahead of New York in the tight Eastern Conference playoff race.

Joel Embiid scores 35 points as Philadelphia snaps Boston’s two-game winning streak.

Jayson Tatum leads a balanced offense with 22 points, and Boston posts its second-largest victory margin of the season.

Robert Williams III scores a career-high 20 points without missing a shot in Boston’s 118-102 win.

Dallas led by as many as 23 points in the third quarter before the Celtics rallied to within single digits in the fourth.

Boston plays in front of its home fans for the first time this season, but Zion Williamson spoils the party with 28 points.

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combine for 52 points, and Boston goes on a 19-0 run early in the fourth quarter to take control in a 111-94 victory.

Boston makes 22 3-pointers and slows down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the second straight game, earning a 122-114 victory.

Boston gave up Jeff Teague and a pair of second-round draft picks for Fournier, and traded Theis and Javonte Green in exchange for Mo Wagner and Luke Kornet.