NBA preseason: Boston slaps Philadelphia in the face
The Tatun-Brown pair closes with 34 total points
It was one of the most anticipated competitions. In reality, è it was little more than a practice. The Celtics, within their home walls, disposed of the 76ers with an eloquent 139-89. What was supposed to be a tasty appetizer of a possible final in the East at the next playoffs è turned out to be a walk in the park for the reigning NBA Champions.
Accomplicated by the Philadelphia coaching staff’s choice to let all their bigs rest. Embiid, George, Lowry and Maxey did not take the court. Instead, Boston decided to let its all-stars play. Result: +50 for the green-and-whites and great humiliation, even if we are only talking about the preaseason, for Phialdephia.
At the end of the first period, the Celtics had alreadyà closed the practice: 40-18 the partial. At the end of the match, as many as six players in double figures in the Boston Celtics’ house: Tatum (16), Kornet (15), Brown (18), Tillman (11), Hauser (15) and Walsh (11). This preseason, the green-and-whites have won all three games played.
On the night, other franchises were also on the court. The Spurs managed to win the match with the Jazz (126-120 the final, 20 points by K.Johnson) while the Grizzlies took home the challenge with the Bulls: 124-121. Excellent performance, among the Memphis ranks, by Wells, author of 24 points.