The Celtics will look to avoid consecutive losses for the first time this season when they face the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas Day.

Boston is coming off a 108-104 road loss to the undermanned Magic, who were without three of their top four scorers – Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Mo Wagner. The Celtics had a 15-point halftime lead but were outscored 65-46 in the final two quarters.

Jayson Tatum was ruled out of Monday’s loss just minutes before the start of the game (no COVID illness), but is available for Wednesday’s game, as is Derrick White (right hamstring strain), both of whom were listed as questionable. Jrue Holiday (right shoulder impingement) is out.

The 76ers sit 12th in the Eastern Conference standings with a 10-17 record despite signing nine-time All-Star Paul George in the offseason, joining former MVP Joel Embiid and All-Star Tyrese Maxey. However, Philadelphia has a record of 7-3 in their last 10 games.

The meeting point is at 5:00 p.m. Here is your Christmas preview.

When: Wednesday, 5 p.m

Where: TD Garden, Boston

TV, radio: ABC, ESPN, WBZ-FM 98.5

line: Boston -9. O/U: 221.5.

76ERS

Season balance: 10-17. vs. Spread: 10-17. Over/Under: 13-13, 1 shot

Last 10 games: 7-3. vs. Spread: 6-4. Over/Under: 4-5, 1 shot

Celts

Season balance: 22-7. vs. Spread: 11-18. Over/Under: 12-16, 1 stroke

Last 10 games: 6-4. vs. Spread: 3-7. Over/Under: 2-8

TEAM STATISTICS

Points per game: Philadelphia 105.9, Boston 119.1

Points allowed per game: Philadelphia 110.4, Boston 109.6

Field goal percentage: Philadelphia .442, Boston .456

Opponent field goal percentage: Philadelphia .478, Boston .457

3-point percentage: Philadelphia .330, Boston .363

Opponent’s 3-point percentage: Philadelphia .357, Boston .351

Statistics of the day: Boston has gone 5-3 on Christmas over the last eight seasons and has won the last two Christmas games. The last time the Celtics didn’t play on Christmas Day was in 2015.

Notes: In Tatum’s absence, Jaylen Brown finished Monday with 35 points, nine rebounds and four assists. … The 76ers will look to build more momentum on Christmas Day after defeating San Antonio 111-106 on Monday for their fifth win in their last seven games. Philadelphia prevailed despite Joel Embiid being sent off for two technical fouls in the second quarter. … Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey had 32 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists in the win. … “The last 10 or 12 games, we’ve played pretty well in most of them,” 76ers coach Nick Nurse said. “Whatever happens, we just keep going.”

Henry Dinh-Price can be reached at [email protected].