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After dropping the first back-to-back losses in quite some time, the Boston Celtics will look to right the ship as they host the Indiana Pacers.

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers will take on the defending champion Boston Celtics on the road for a big Christmas Day matchup.

As a dangerous January schedule looms, Boston hasn't been playing up to its standard recently, falling 4 games out of first in the East.

Here's the latest update on Kristaps Porzingis' ankle injury after the Celtics' Christmas Day loss to the 76ers.

Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points with nine rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory over the Boston Celtics

Joel Embiid popped up from a pre-game fall and scored 27 points with nine rebounds, making 4 of 5 from 3-point range and sinking a pair of free throws with three seconds left to turn back Boston’s final rally and lead the 76ers to a 118-114 victory at TD Garden on Wednesday.

What to KnowThe Celtics have lost back-to-back games for the first time all season.Jayson Tatum was the Celtics' best player with 32 points and 15 rebounds.Caleb Martin scored a season-high 23 points and hit 7-of-9 attempts from 3-point range.Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 32 points and 12 assists. The Celtics will be back in action against the Pacers on Friday and Sunday at TD Garden. The Boston Celtics' defense let them down in their Christmas Day loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. This game was tied 82-82 after three quarters, and then the Sixers opened the fourth quarter with an 18-4 run. The Celtics were able to trim that lead to three points with 2:27 remaining, but they couldn't finish the comeback as Philly escaped with a 118-114 victory. Check out our live blog below for a complete recap of the game.