Joel Embiid put together a big-night double-double to push the Philadelphia 76ers past the Boston Celtics 109-100 at TD Garden. He finished with 34 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists in 39 minutes, earning a Sofascore Rating of 9. The result gives the 76ers a 4-3 lead in the series in this NBA Playoffs first-round matchup.

A first-quarter blueprint

Embiid set the tone early. He scored 10 points in the opening 12 minutes, shooting 5 of 7 from the field and handing out 5 assists. Philadelphia won the first quarter 32-19, and his +13 in that stretch showed how comfortable the 76ers were with him as the hub.

Inside touch and foul pressure

Most of his work came inside the arc where he went 11 of 22 on two-pointers. He also got to the line 11 times and made 9, steadying the 76ers during slower spells. His effective field goal percentage landed at 48.08, with a true shooting of 55.12. The usage rate told the story too at 38.19 percent, with the offense running through him throughout.

Control of the glass and ball security

Embiid cleaned up on the defensive boards with 10 of his 12 rebounds there, and he added 2 more on the offensive end. He balanced scoring with playmaking, totaling 6 assists and just 1 turnover. The +11 plus-minus reflected his impact on both ends, along with a block and only 2 personal fouls.

The closing stretch

His fourth quarter cooled off to 2 of 9 from the field, but he still hit a three and sank two free throws to help close it out. By then, the early lead and strong third quarter had done their job. The 76ers left Boston with a 109-100 win in front of 19,156 fans and a 4-3 series advantage. Track Embiid’s game-by-game output, live ratings and full box score details on Sofascore.