Four former University of Tennessee basketball players competed in the NBA Wednesday. Two others were inactive.
In Boston, the Celtics defeated Charlotte, 113-107, at TD Garden.
Josh Richardson and Grant Williams both appeared off the bench for Boston.
Richardson led the Celtics with 23 points. He also had two rebounds, one assist, on steal and one block in 31 minutes.
Richardson was 8-for-12 from the field and 6-for-8 from beyond the 3-point arc. He was 1-for-2 from the free throw line.
Williams played 20 minutes. He had 12 points, three rebounds and two assists.
Williams was 4-for-7 from the floor and 3-for-6 from long range. He was 1-for-1 from the free throw line.
In Philadelphia, the 76ers lost to Washington, 106-103, at Wells Fargo Center.
Tobias Harris started and played 41 minutes for Philadelphia. He had 18 points, nine rebounds and three assists.
Harris was 7-for-17 from the floor and 1-for-2 from beyond the 3-point arc. He was 3-for-3 from the free throw line.
Jaden Springer was inactive for the 76ers.
In Indianapolis, Orlando defeated Indiana, 119-118, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Admiral Schofield played two minutes for the Magic and did not record any stats.
In New York, Yves Pons was inactive for Memphis in it’s 120-108 win over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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