Celtics Open Season With Impressive Win

The Boston Celtics opened the regular season with a 126 to 117 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden.

The teams were tied at halftime, but the Celtics took a ten point lead entering the fourth quarter and cruised to the victory.

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 35 points to lead Boston.

This was the first NBA win for interim Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla, who is filling in for the suspended Ime Udoka.

Massulla is from Rhode Island.

(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Philadelphia 76ers v Boston Celtics

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 18: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics drives towards the basket against James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at TD Garden on October 18, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)Photo: Getty Images

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