Tyrese Maxey gave the Celtics more than they could handle in a Christmas Day showdown on Wednesday, as the 76ers earned a signature 118-114 win at the expense of their defending champion rivals. Here are the takeaways.

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers happily played the "Grinch" role at TD Garden on Christmas Day. Amid plenty of boos from the Boston crowd,

The Celtics are riding their first losing streak of the season after losing to the 76ers 118-114 on Christmas Day at TD Garden.

Yet another lower-leg injury sent Kristaps Porzingis to the locker room during the Celtics’ Christmas Day matchup with the 76ers.

Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis leaves Boston's Christmas Day home game at halftime with an apparent ankle injury

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis injured his ankle during a 118-114 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Porzingis seemingly got hurt just 65 seconds into the contest, slipping near the top of the key while trying to create separation with a step back.

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a miserable, injury-plagued season. On Christmas Day, they showed that at full strength, they can play with anyone in the NBA.

The Philadelphia 76ers make a statement on Christmas Day with a road win over the defending champion Boston Celtics.

The Sixers picked up their best win of the season yet on Christmas, earning a 118-114 victory over the Celtics.