The Sixers will kick off the 2018-2019 NBA regular season on Opening Night in an Eastern Conference Semis rematch against the Boston Celtics. While every Opening Night conjures immense anticipation simply due to a new beginning, next season’s opener seems to have a bit more at stake than your usual game 1 of 82. As the Celtics look to take hold of the East following LeBron’s departure, the up-and-coming Sixers wish to lay claim to the throne. For the first time in a long time, the rivalry between the two squads is beginning to resemble the promise of the same rivalry from decades past.
Q&A with Celtics Blog
