The Sixers lost to the Boston Celtics 101-112

The Sixers lost to the Boston Celtics 112-101 during the midway point of the 2023 preseason. With seven different Celtics scoring in double digits and Kelly Oubre Jr. leading the way with 18 points, the Celtics completely outscored the Sixers. Tyrese Maxey, a Sixer, showed up right away, scoring nine points on 4-of-7 shooting in the opening round. Maxey has played off the ball when Patrick Beverley was on the court, but when De'Anthony Melton was on the court, he brought the ball up the floor more, perhaps to imitate rotations once James Harden was back on the court.

Danny Green had a good first quarter as well. He made two corner threes, the first of which was a movement three made just after he entered the game. He then proceeded to intercept the subsequent pass and run it all the way down the court for a layup on the fast break.