Kelly Oubre Jr. with 27 Points vs. Boston Celtics. Kelly Oubre Jr. with 27 Points vs. Boston Celtics, 03/06/2025.

Jayson Tatum is the leader of the Celtics. He is the best player on the team. His consistent play over the years has been one of the reason why pundits have had such high expectations for him over the years.

The Celtics never trailed and led by as many as 30 as they handed the Sixers a 123-105 loss. Jayson Tatum had 35 points and seven rebounds for Boston on the night. The Sixers were led by Kelly Oubre Jr.

Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives the ball against Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) in the second half at TD Garden.

It’s probably not getting noticed as the Sixers continue to lose games, but Kelly Oubre, Jr. has been available and plays hard for Philly on a nightly basis.

The 29-year-old wing is tied with Yabusele for the team lead in games played and has played more minutes than any other Sixer. Despite having a brutal season from three, Oubre is having one of the most efficient seasons of his career, shooting 47.2% from the field coming into tonight, which would crush his previous career high.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. discusses his health after a road loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Jayson Tatum had 35 points and seven rebounds and the Boston Celtics powered past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-105 on Thursday night. It was Tatum’s 24th game this season with at least 30 points even though he sat out the entire fourth quarter as Boston won for the ninth time in its last 11 games.

The Sixers traveled to Boston to face the defending champions, who were short-handed on the second night of a back-to-back. With Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard available, the Celtics had more than enough to easily handle a Sixers team missing Tyrese Maxey (back) and Paul George (groin) on top of Joel Embiid and many other critical pieces.

Here are three bold predictions for Oubre in the coming season:

Kelly Oubre Jr. led the way for the Sixers with 27 points, while Justin Edwards 14 in his return from a sprained ankle. Tyrese Maxey and Paul George both missed Thursday's game with ailments.