In what has become a rare occurrence this season, the Philadelphia 76ers had Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George on the court at the same time on Thursday. But having their big three playing together didn't matter.

Boston Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis, right, is fouled by Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum

Paul George and wife Daniela are living it up during their vacation to St. Barts amid criticisms as the NBA star is having one of the worst offensive seasons of this career.

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers returned to play after the All-Star break on Thursday as they played host to the defending champion Boston Celtics. With their eyes on making a run at the play-in tournament in this final third of the season, the Sixers were looking to end a 5-game skid and turn things around.

The Celtics travel to Philadelphia for their first game since the All-Star break hoping to continue their winning ways in the final 27 games of the regular season. The two teams had different stories before the break; the Celtics had won seven of their past eight games while the 76ers had lost seven of their past eight.