In their first game of the season, the Boston Celtics hosted the Philadelphia 76ers on opening night Tuesday. They also honored the late, great Bill Russell and his vast legacy on and off the court through his advocacy and activism that transcended the game of basketball.
For the Celtics, the game served as a testing point under interim head coach Joe Mazzulla, as they learned and adapted to slight changes in the style of play. After the dust settled, the Celtics walked away with a 126-117 win and looked very confident and composed doing so.
