Joel Embiid struggled to find his rhythm in the Philadelphia 76ers' season-opening 117–116 win over the Boston Celtics, shooting just 1-of-9 from the field for four points.

Tyrese Maxey poured in 22 points in the first half of the 76ers’ season opener against the Celtics, while shooting 100 percent from the three-point line. He also put up two rebounds, three assists and one steal while shooting 62 percent from the field.

BOSTON — The Celtics blew a nine-point lead in the final 3:34 of regulation, falling to the Philadelphia 76ers 117-116 in their regular season opener at TD Garden.

BOSTON — With under four minutes remaining in the game, the Celtics had just responded to a knockout punch from the 76ers by building a nine-point lead that seemingly put win No. 1 with their new-look squad on the horizon. What they perhaps didn’t expect was another punch from their opposition. This one was fatal.

Celtics guard Derrick White revealed that the ball didn't reach who it was supposed to at the end of Boston's season-opening loss.

Nikola Jokic has started the season with three consecutive triple doubles and Denver was a shot away from being 3-0. Aaron Gordon dropped 50 points in the season opener, Jamal Murray 43 in their most recent outing, and Denver has the third-ranked offensive efficiency.

The Boston Celtics will have Jaylen Brown on the court when they make their season debut this Wednesday against the 76ers.