From The Boston Globe · · 1m 10s
Celtics bench steps up in OT win
Celtics rookie Chris Cenac Jr. holds court against LeBron James in overtime victory over 76ers.
In brief
Celtics rookie Chris Cenac Jr. holds court against LeBron James in overtime victory over 76ers. Celtics' bench players secured a 125-120 overtime win against the 76ers' starters in preseason. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Celtics sit starters
The Celtics had no intention of using primary players in Friday night’s preseason finale against the 76ers.
76ers star lineup
Philadelphia went with former Celtic Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey.
Cenac gets start
Chris Cenac Jr., a rookie born late in LeBron’s fourth NBA season, got the start with training camp invitees.
Bench players step up
Celtics second-unit players like Luka Garza and Hugo González played key roles in the overtime win.
Cenac’s performance
Cenac played 19 minutes, scoring 12 points and eight rebounds before fouling out.
Brown’s return
Jaylen Brown scored 20 points with eight rebounds in his first game against former teammates.
Cassell’s coaching
Sam Cassell, a veteran assistant, coached the Celtics after Joe Mazzulla handed duties to him.
Overtime finish
Dillon Mitchell drained a critical 3-pointer with 1:31 left in overtime to secure the Celtics’ 125-120 win.
What matters most
Celtics' bench players secured a 125-120 overtime win against the 76ers' starters in preseason.
