Yes, it was only the first preseason game, but Boston Celtics fans have to feel a bit better about this year’s No. 3 draft pick.
Forward Jaylen Brown had eight points, two blocks, four assists and four rebounds in 20:40 in the Celtics’ 92-89 preseason loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at Mullins Center in Amherst, Mass.
And he also had the play of the night.
Jaylen Brown takes it to the basket! https://t.co/DD8EL4R81A
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 5, 2016
Brown wasn’t the only player making his debut. Joel Embiid (six points, four rebounds) and Dario Saric (10 points, six rebounds) also finally made their long-awaited debuts for the 76ers
#NBARooks @JoelEmbiid, Dario Saric & @FCHWPO score their first #NBApreseason points! pic.twitter.com/TT7660x0rR
— NBA (@NBA) October 5, 2016
Oh, and Al Horford obviously isn’t a rookie, but C’s fans got to see him play in a Celtics jersey for the first time Tuesday, too. He scored the first bucket of the game en route to eight points and eight rebounds in 15:22.
https://twitter.com/BloodRunsGreen_/status/783452884448841728
The C’s are back in action Thursday night when they face the Charlotte Hornets in preseason action.
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