Tatum, Brown shine as Celtics down Sixers in season opener

19.10.2022 - 08:15 arabnews.com

LOS ANGELES: Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scored 35 points each as the Boston Celtics brushed off their pre-season woes with an impressive 126-117 opening night victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday.

Tatum — roundly criticized after a series of disappointing performances in Boston’s NBA Finals defeat to Golden State last season — led from the front in a dazzling display at the TD Garden.

The 24-year-old Tatum went 13-of-20 from the field while Brown’s 35-point salvo came from 14-of-24 with four three-pointers.

Malcolm Brogdon (16 points), Grant Williams (15) and defensive linch pin Marcus Smart (14) also made double figures as the Celtics handed interim head coach Joe Mazzulla the first win of his reign.

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Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each hit six 3-pointers in a record-setting performance as the Boston Celtics pulled away from the host New York Knicks for a 133-118 victory Saturday night.

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