NBA opening night: Boston Celtics defeat Philadelphia thanks to Tatum and Brown

NBA regular-season opening victory for the Celtics over the 76ers (126–117).

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Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum both score 35 points in the victory.

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Grant Williams finished with 15 points, Malcolm Brogdon added 16.

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The defending Eastern Conference champions awarded interim coach Joe Mazzulla a victory in his first game.

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Following Ime Udoka's suspension, Mazzulla has been given the responsibility of guiding the group.

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Udoka was given a season-long suspension following an inquiry by a law firm that discovered he had broken several team rules.

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Mazzulla successfully steered the Celtics squad was very similar to the one that made an unexpected run to the NBA finals the previous season.

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With eight minutes left, Boston took the lead, 110-97, and never looked back.

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With Harden entering his first full season in Philadelphia, the 76ers hope to compete with the best groups in the Eastern Conference.

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