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Tyrese Maxey scores 40 points, and VJ Edgecombe adds 34 to help the Philadelphia 76ers rally from a fourth-quarter deficit and beat the Boston Celtics 117-116 in their season opener on Wednesday night.

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The Celtics have a lot to learn about themselves. It sounded clear to Mazzulla before their 117-116 season-opening loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. It was likely even more clear to him after his team allowed 42 fourth-quarter points while blowing a double-digit lead.

Wednesday night marks the beginning of a fresh start for the Philadelphia 76ers, and they surely need it. Last year, the Sixers turned in their worst season of

Philadelphia has won its first four games in stark contrast to last season's 24-58 campaign - the team's worst season in nearly a decade. Of course, the Sixers were hammered by injuries in 2024-25, including long-term ailments for Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.

With Scheierman’s option picked up, the Celtics now have eight players under contract for next season, plus team options for Minott, Neemias Queta and Jordan Walsh. Boston will visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night in its first 2025 NBA Cup game.