The Boston Celtics lost their NBA season opener, and now, they are already being predicted to swing some trades.

The Celtics notoriously blew back-to-back 20-point leads in that series, shocking the NBA world. This time around, Boston will be without several key faces from that matchup, having traded Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, while Jayson Tatum continues to rehab a torn Achilles.

Neemias Queta got the start to open the regular season, delivering production as the Celtics fell to the 76ers.

In it, the Celtics deployed Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, and Anfernee Simons to good effect in spurts, catching the attention of the media postgame. When asked about what he saw in the trio of Boston guards, Mazzulla replied "Good speed, good pace."

Celtics big man Luka Garza (concussion protocol) will not play Friday night against the New York Knicks.

Luka Garza only played six minutes against the 76ers before he had to call it an early night after taking a hard blow to the heat.

A former Sacramento Kings star believes the Philadelphia 76ers could "make noise" in the Eastern Conference after their victory over the Boston Celtics.

Preview the New York Knicks' NBA matchup with Boston, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

The Boston Celtics let a winnable game slip away to the Philadelphia 76ers on opening night. The Celtics' defense and late-game execution both disappeared in crunch time at TD Garden, a sign the team has a lot to sort out as they embark on a season of the unknown.