There was no Christmas Day magic for Boston Celtics fans this year, as the team suffered defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers. Tyrese Maxey and Caleb Martin carved Boston open in a disjointed defensive performance.

A slow start from the Boston Celtics in their Christmas Day game against the Philadelphia 76ers left the Boston Celtics fighting an uphill battle and eventually consigned them to their eighth loss of the season.

The Sixers are in Boston on Christmas Day to take on the Celtics as they look to keep their momentum going after a win over the Spurs.

Martin, who tormented Boston while a member of the Miami Heat, including during the 2023 Eastern Conference finals, poured in 23 points Wednesday on 8-of-11 shooting.

Moments like Christmas Day are why the Philadelphia 76ers went out and brought in Caleb Martin on a deal in free agency. It has been an overall struggle for Martin on the season as he been dealing with injuries,

Multiple members of the Philadelphia 76ers single out Caleb Martin with a nickname after a Christmas Day win over the Boston Celtics.