Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following their NBA Cup loss to the Boston Celtics at home.

VJ Edgecombe's maturity and work ethic — not to mention his production — has radically changed the Philadelphia 76ers' short- and long-term outlook.

Jaylen Brown scored 32 points as the Boston Celtics slipped past host Philadelphia 109-108 on Friday in an NBA Cup matchup, handing the 76ers their first loss of the season.

Payton Pritchard and Derrick White had 15 points apiece for the Celtics, who evened their record at .500 by winning their ...

Payton Pritchard and Derrick White had 15 points apiece for the Celtics, who evened their record at .500 by winning their ...

Payton Pritchard and Derrick White had 15 points apiece for the Celtics, who evened their record at .500 by winning their third straight after beginning the season with three consecutive losses.

Jaylen Brown scored 32 points, Anfernee Simons added 19 and the Boston Celtics never trailed in a 109-108 win against the ...

The Celtics fumbled all of an early 24-point lead and gave the hosts multiple shots to win at the end, but still managed to avenge their season-opening loss.

Maxey put up 26 points (8-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, 14 assists, two steals, two blocks and five turnovers in 44 minutes during Friday's 109-108 loss to the Celtics. The 76ers got off to ...

Jaylen Brown scored 32 points, Anfernee Simons added 19 and the Boston Celtics never trailed in a 109-108 win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.