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.

Crawford would play with Atlanta and the Washington Wizards before he was traded to the Celtics for Leandro Barbosa and Jason Collins in February 2013. He would begin his second season with the team as Boston's starting point guard,

Neemias Queta alleviated some concerns with the Celtics frontcourt with a strong night in the team's season-opening loss to the 76ers​ Wednesday night.

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.

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

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

BOSTON — Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points and VJ Edgecombe added 34 in his NBA debut to help the 76ers rally to beat the Boston Celtics 117-116 in their season-opener Wednesday night. Edgecombe scored the most points in an NBA debut since Wilt Chamberlain had 43 on Oct. 24, 1959.

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