The Boston Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, as Robert Williams makes his return from COVID-19 protocols.
The Celtics were blown out by the New York Knicks on Sunday, dropping them to 8-4 this season. The Sixers are 9-5.
PREGAME
– The Celtics faced the Sixers in the preseason in a game that probably should be largely discounted for the time being. An interesting note: Per the NBA’s lineup data, Boston defended Ben Simmons most often last year with Gordon Hayward. Second-most: Jayson Tatum. The latter won’t play due to COVID protocols. The former won’t play since the Celtics weren’t willing to fork over $30 million per year until he turns 34.