The Sixers are back, haven't you missed them?
They kicked off their 2023 preseason with a 114-106 loss to the Boston Celtics behind 26 points from Payton Pritchard. While Joel Embiid, James Harden and De’Anthony Melton were inactive, Tyrese Maxey looked ready to go from the tip, putting up 24 points of his own, and Jaden Springer added 14 points, five boards, a steal and a block.
Here are some thoughts at the buzzer.
First Quarter
- Philly’s emphasis early looked to be pushing the ball up the floor — and quickly at that.