The Celtics take on the 76ers tonight in the preseason opener for both squads. While the Sixers are technically the home team, the game will be played at UMass Amherst at 7 pm.
Philadelphia is missing the No. 1 pick in the draft, Ben Simmons, who's out at least three months after suffering a Jones fracture in his right foot. A recent rumor suggests Simmons' agent may even push for him to skip the entire season.
The Sixers will also be without the services of their top pick from last year, Jahlil Okafor (No.