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VJ Edgecombe has historic debut for 76ers
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More alarmingly, the Sixers lost Embiid's court time by a total of 16 points. Sure, he has turned in worse plus-minus performances over the course of his career. But this is the first time Philly was minus-16 or worse with him in the game when he played under 21 minutes.
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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown cleared to play for season opener vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Although initially questionable due to hamstring tightness, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown will play against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Brown is among the most accomplished coaches in league history, ranking sixth all-time in games coached and ninth in wins while also having coached one team to a title. His run with the 76ers was a notable one as it coincided with Allen Iverson’s ascent into superstardom.
A former Sacramento Kings star believes the Philadelphia 76ers could "make noise" in the Eastern Conference after their victory over the Boston Celtics.
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Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse on coaching Chris Boucher with Toronto Raptors
That person is of course Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, who helmed the Toronto Raptors while Boucher made a name for himself with that ball club. Asked about what it was like to coach the Castries, Saint Lucia native, Nurse had plenty to say. "It was great," he recalled. "We had an interesting beginning."
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse and star guard Tyrese Maxey evaluate Joel Embiid in his return against the Boston Celtics.
Philadelphia hosts the Charlotte Hornets after Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' 117-116 win against the Boston Celtics.