Sixers Expected to Open 2022-2023 NBA Season vs. Boston Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers have turn out to be fairly a preferred staff in recent times. Regardless of going by means of a tough patch often known as “The Course of,” which featured quite a lot of shedding and a scarcity of stars on the roster, the Sixers ultimately improved their model.

Now, Philadelphia has an MVP-caliber middle in Joel Embiid, who has turn out to be one of the vital beloved stars in franchise historical past. And though it didn’t work out with the previous first-overall decide Ben Simmons, the Sixers swapped the three-time All-Star with the long run Corridor of Famer James Harden simply final yr.

Then, there’s Tyrese Maxey, who appears like a budding All-Star after getting chosen within the first spherical of the 2020 NBA Draft by the Sixers. It’s unclear if the 76ers are going to be a greater staff in 2022-2023 or not, however they’re actually gaining a ton of hype behind them.

Over the weekend, it was reported that the Sixers are anticipated to be considered one of 4 Japanese Convention groups featured on the NBA’s well-known Christmas Day slate. The Sixers are anticipated to face the New York Knicks, whereas the Milwaukee Bucks will battle the Boston Celtics.

Along with gaining a Christmas Day recreation for the primary time in a couple of years, the Sixers are anticipated to assist open up the 2022-2023 NBA season in considered one of two matchups on prime time in mid-October in accordance with Shams Charania of The Athletic. 

Earlier than Monday evening, it was already reported that the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors had been set to battle it out on the opening evening slate. Now, it appears just like the Sixers and the Celtics might be the primary two groups to battle it out at first of the 2022-2023 season.

Final yr, the Sixers had reasonable success in opposition to Boston. When the 2 groups met in Boston again in December, the Celtics picked up a good one-point win. Then, the Sixers received revenge within the subsequent two video games earlier than garnering a blowout loss at house to finish the regular-season collection.

As we all know, the Celtics discovered extra success within the 2022 NBA Playoffs as they went so far as the NBA Finals. Whereas their run ended with out a Larry O’Brien trophy to point out for, they’re nonetheless anticipated to be a contender within the East for the upcoming season. 

Justin Grasso covers the Philadelphia 76ers for All76ers, a Sports activities Illustrated channel. You possibly can comply with him for reside updates on Twitter: @JGrasso_.