The Celtics third straight win did not come easy on Friday night but Boston handed the 76ers their first loss of the season after a frantic late-game comeback by the hosts fell short in a 109-108 Celtics win.

Amid a tough shooting night from Boston’s backcourt, Jaylen Brown carried the offense yet again, making him Friday’s “Name to Know” Player of the Game. The Name to Know Player of the Game is sponsored by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning, the Name to Know when your drains don’t flow .

Brown led all scorers with a game-high 32 points and also dished out a team-high six assists in his 32 minutes. However, it was Brown’s efficiency that stood out the most as he knocked down 13-of-19 shots from the field, shooting a stellar 68 percent on the night.

The performance caps off what has bee

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