Takeaways from Celtics win over 76ers: Jays pick up where they left off

The Celtics’ offense impressed during the preseason (a 115.5 offensive rating, third best in the league), but that was just the preseason, with a lot of non-rotation players getting run. What would happen when Boston had to face a committed defense in a real game?

How about 126 points and a 129.9 offensive rating? With that, the Celtics opened the season with a 126-117 win over the 76ers. Here are some takeaways from opening night.

• Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown picked up right where they left off last season.

Tatum scored 35 points on 13-of-20 shooting with 12 rebounds, and his offseason focus on driving and drawing more fouls led to a 7-of-9 from the line. Brown had 35 points himself on 14-of-24 shooting and carried the offense for stretches. When the Celtics wings are scoring like that, this team is tough to beat.

The Jays are cookin'