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Celtics dominate Sixers, improve to 3-0 in preseason – NBC Sports Boston
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Celtics dominate Sixers, improve to 3-0 in preseason – NBC Sports Boston

What you need to know

  • The Celtics improved to 3-0 in the preseason with a 139-89 win.
  • Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum led the C’s with 18 and 16 points, respectively.
  • Sam Hauser, Xavier Tillman and Jordan Walsh shot a combined 11-for-12 from 3-point range.
  • Luke Kornet had 15 points and eight rebounds as the C’s starting big man.
  • The C’s return to action on Sunday at 7:00 PM ET against the Raptors at TD Garden.

It’s safe to say that the Boston Celtics are ready to begin their title defense.

The C’s treated their home crowd to a brutal 139-89 loss to their rival Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. The win moves them to 3-0 in the preseason.

Seven Celtics scored in double figures, including co-stars Jaylen Brown (18 points) and Jayson Tatum (16 points). Boston shot 48.9 percent from 3-point range, holding Sam Hauser (15 points, 5-6 3-PT) and Xavier Tillman (11 points, 3-3 3-PT) from deep.

Luke Kornet scored eleven points in his first seven minutes. The C big man finished with 15 points and eight boards.

Boston returns to action on Sunday at 7:00 PM ET when they welcome the Toronto Raptors to TD Garden.

Watch our live blog with score updates, highlights and analysis from Saturday’s dominant win.