BOSTON–The Philadelphia 76ers began a season filled with high expectations on Tuesday night on the road against the Boston Celtics looking to get off on the right foot. The C’s, who are the defending Eastern Conference champions, offered a tough test for the Sixers right off the bat.
After a slow start on the offensive end, Philadelphia was able to kick it into high gear, and they seemed to be in control, but the Celtics used their experience and their mettle to come away with a 126-117 win over Philadelphia. James Harden had himself a huge night going for 35 points and eight assists with eight rebounds and he knocked down five triples, but it wasn’t enough on this night.
Joel Embiid had 26 points and 15 rebounds, but he also had six turnovers, Tyrese Maxey had 21 points, and Tobias Harris added 18 points,
Here are the player grades following the loss on the road: