Celtics Rout 76ers in Opener

Boston's balanced attack saw six players score in double digits, overwhelming a Philadelphia team still missing star center Joel Embiid.

Jaylen Brown added 26 points as the Celtics built a commanding lead early in the game and never looked back.

The blowout win reinforces Boston's status as a top contender for the NBA championship.

The 76ers will need to make significant defensive adjustments before Game 2 to avoid falling into a deep hole.