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Edgecombe, Philon shine, but shorthanded Sixers beat up by Celtics’ regulars

The Philadelphia 76ers entered their preseason showdown against the Boston Celtics without key players, including Joel Embiid, LeBron James, and Jaylen Brown, while Boston deployed its full regular-season lineup. Despite the disadvantage, the Sixers fell to a 144-106 defeat, with Boston’s depth and physicality proving too much for a depleted roster.

VJ Edgecombe led Philadelphia’s effort with 19 points, four assists, and four steals, while rookie Labaron Philon Jr. also stood out with 14 points and seven assists.

Tyrese Maxey struggled offensively, finishing with just eight points on 2-of-10 shooting, and early foul trouble limited his impact. Jabari Walker contributed 14 points and five rebounds, showcasing his ability to handle Boston’s center Mitchell Robinson.

Injuries kept Anfernee Simons, Dominick Barlow, Adem Bona, and Tacko Fall out of the lineup, leaving the Sixers with a skeletal roster for this critical preseason tune-up. Paul George made his debut for Boston, adding another layer of star power to an already formidable team.

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