The Boston Celtics dropped their preseason opener to the Philadelphia 76ers 108 to 99, but as odd as it might sound to some, winning the game was not a priority.
The friendly bout was plenty competitive, but the Sixers elected to play their starters 106 minutes to Boston’s 99 minutes, the Celtics using up most of their floor time to test players in larger roles than they’ve had with the team in the past. And in the case of rookies Aaron Nesmith and Payton Pritchard, entirely new roles as NBA players with expectations of playing time ahead of them — and the pair did not disappoint.
WATCH: Celtics’ Payton Pritchard preseason debut vs Philadelphia 76ers https://t.co/zu2iC5I49e
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 16, 2020
