Sixers And Celtics Face Off One Final Time Tonight

Nerlens in deep thought, or holding his hurt throat - Bill Streicher-USA TODAY SportsOn opening night, October 28th in Boston, the season began with a game in Boston against the Celtics. Jahlil Okafor scored 26 points and showed the svelte moves that everyone knew he had. The 76ers were considered a point guard away from competency, while fans waited anxiously for Nik Stauskas and Robert Covington to begin their seasons. Even after what developed into a blowout loss, there were reasons to be optimistic.

Since then: man, has it been a grueling five months.

We all know what's happened in between for the Sixers. The Celtics on the other hand have been the same team for most of the year. They…