Two former University of Tennessee basketball players competed in the NBA Tuesday.
One former Vol did not play due to a coach’s decision on opening day of the 2022-23 season.
The Celtics and Grant Williams defeated Philadelphia and Tobias Harris, 126-117, at TD Garden in Boston.
Williams came off the bench for the Celtics and played 24 minutes. He recorded 15 points, one rebound and one assist.
Williams was 5-for-5 in field goal attempts, 3-for-3 in 3-point attempts and 2-for-3 in free-throw attempts.
Tobias Harris started for the 76ers and played 34 minutes. He recorded 18 points, three steals and two rebounds.
Harris was 7-for-14 in field goal attempts, 3-for-6 in three-point attempts and 1-for-2 in free-throw attempts.
Jaden Springer did not play for the 76ers due to a coach’s decision.
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