Sixers-Celtics
The Sixers (23-17) hosted the Boston Celtics (21-21) on Friday night. Philadelphia intended to right its wrongs from a loss to the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Boston wanted to push its winning streak to four games. A monster run in the first quarter put the Sixers in front by 20 points, and Philly never looked back en route to a 111-99 victory.
Before we get to what I saw, allow me to set the scene.
Contextual Notes
The Celtics were without the services of Marcus Smart, who is in the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocol.
Sam Hauser was on a Two-Way assignment with the Celtics’ G-League affiliate and was not with the team.
Ime Udoka started Dennis Schroder, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, and Robert Williams III.
The Sixers were without the services of Danny Green, who was nursing pain in his right hip.
Shake Milton missed the game with a back contusion. Prior to the game, Doc Rivers revealed that he…
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