The Summer Sixers quest to remain undefeated is over.
Without Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers looked a little lost in a 100-80 defeat to the Celtics at Cox Pavilion on Saturday. The loss drops them to 2-1 while Boston moves to 4-0.
Maxey left Las Vegas to host his basketball camp in his hometown of Garland, Texas. His absence was pre-approved by the team.
Here are observations from the loss.
Missing Maxey
Without Maxey, the Sixers went with veteran point guard Frank Mason III in the starting lineup. It was the first we’ve seen Mason after missing the first two games with a right groin strain.