BOSTON, April 11 (UPI) -- Steven Hunter scored 20 points Wednesday as Philadelphia rallied past the Boston Celtics 102-94.
Boston had an 11-point lead in the second quarter and led 58-47 at the half.
Philadelphia fought back in the third for a 78-76 lead at the start of the fourth.
Andre Miller had 19 points, three rebounds and three assists for Philadelphia. Louis Williams scored 18 points and Joe Smith added 16 points and seven rebounds for the 76ers, who have won three in a row and four of their last five games. They outscored Boston, 55-36, in the second half.
Ryan Gomes led Boston with 26 points. Gerald Green had 22 points and five rebounds, while Allan Ray scored 15 points, and Rajon Rondo had 12 points and five assists for the Celtics, who have a five-game losing streak.
Boston will be without star guard Paul Pierce for the remainder of the season due to a sore left elbow.
