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Celtics Edge Sixers in OT Thriller: 125-120
17 Oct
Summary
- Celtics defeated Sixers 125-120 in overtime, ending preseason 4-0.
- Jaylen Brown played his first game against his former team, the Celtics.
- Celtics' regular season opener is Tuesday against the Pistons in Detroit.
The Boston Celtics finished their preseason undefeated, securing a 125-120 overtime win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. This exhibition victory brought Boston's preseason record to 4-0. The game featured Jaylen Brown playing against his former team for the first time, though the stakes were low with many Celtics starters resting.
Despite resting key players like Jayson Tatum and Derrick White, the Celtics managed to pull out the win. Contributions came from players such as Hugo Gonzalez, who led with 21 points, and Luka Garza. The Sixers saw strong performances from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The Celtics dominated the boards, particularly on the offensive glass.
The Celtics are set to begin their regular season next Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Detroit against the Pistons. The team is expected to finalize its roster in the coming days, potentially filling an open two-way slot.
