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Another key matchup on Christmas is between the defending champions, the Boston Celtics, and the Philadelphia 76ers, a team that many viewed as the offseason's winner. With star players like Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey, the 76ers need to demonstrate they can perform in high-stakes situations come playoff time. Yet, how can they gauge their effectiveness when the team is still trying to find its rhythm? Just recently, a practice session saw Embiid ejected, highlighting the challenges they face.