Hey look at that, basketball’s back!
The Sixers kicked off their 2024 preseason against the New Zealand Breakers of the Australian National Basketball League Monday night, knocking them off by a score of 139-84.
Tyrese Maxey, Guerschon Yabusele, Jared McCain, and Reggie Jackson all led the Sixers in scoring with 15 points apiece.
Ricky Council IV finished with 13 points and Andre Drummond finished with 11 points and seven rebounds.
While the matchup gave us a new look at several new and returning Sixers, there were some notable absences. Paul George and Joel Embiid were both ruled out pregame, according to Nick Nurse.