Ex-Kings Star Believes 76ers Could 'Make Noise' in East After Win Over Celtics

A former Sacramento Kings star believes the Philadelphia 76ers could "make noise" in the Eastern Conference after their victory over the Boston Celtics.

76ers' Nick Nurse, Tyrese Maxey evaluate Joel Embiid's return vs. Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse and star guard Tyrese Maxey evaluate Joel Embiid in his return against the Boston Celtics.

Jaylen Brown after close loss to 76ers: Celtics ‘still figuring things out’

The Celtics have a lot to learn about themselves. It sounded clear to Mazzulla before their 117-116 season-opening loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. It was likely even more clear to him after his team allowed 42 fourth-quarter points while blowing a double-digit lead.

4 takeaways as Celtics lose to 76ers after fourth quarter collapse

BOSTON — The Celtics blew a nine-point lead in the final 3:34 of regulation, falling to the Philadelphia 76ers 117-116 in their regular season opener at TD Garden.

Celtics crumble late, blow double-digit lead in season-opening loss to 76ers

A 13-point fourth-quarter lead against an undermanned Philadelphia 76ers squad wasn't enough to earn the Celtics a win in their season opener.

Jaylen Brown Talks Celtics' Defensive Issues After Loss to 76ers, Edgecombe Breakout

It seemed like the Boston Celtics were going to cruise to a season-opening win when they took an 11-point lead into the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Joel Embiid looks like a shell of himself during 20 painful minutes in 76ers' season-opening win vs. Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers started the season with a 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics despite Paul George and Jared McCain not playing. Tyrese Maxey erupted for 40 points. Rookie VJ Edgecombe added a cool 34 for the highest scoring output in an NBA debut since Wilt Chamberlain in 1959. This is the good news.

76ers star Joel Embiid addresses his tough night in return vs. Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid addresses his tough night in his return against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.

Philadelphia 76ers Can't Ignore Their Growing Joel Embiid Problem

More alarmingly, the Sixers lost Embiid's court time by a total of 16 points. Sure, he has turned in worse plus-minus performances over the course of his career. But this is the first time Philly was minus-16 or worse with him in the game when he played under 21 minutes.

Maxey scores 40 points as 76ers rally to beat Celtics 117-116 in season opener

Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points and VJ Edgecombe added 34 in his NBA debut to help the Philadelphia 76ers rally to beat the Boston Celtics 117-116 in their season opener Wednesday night.

Celtics’ Luka Garza lands on concussion protocol after scary moment vs. 76ers

Boston Celtics forward Luka Garza could sit out the next few days after a concerning hit against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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