Oubre put up 10 points (2-6 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, an assist and a block across 34 minutes in Wednesday's 117-116 win over Boston. Oubre was one of five 76ers to score double digits. While the spotlight will shine on Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe,

The Celtics have a lot to learn about themselves. It sounded clear to Mazzulla before their 117-116 season-opening loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. It was likely even more clear to him after his team allowed 42 fourth-quarter points while blowing a double-digit lead.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid addresses his tough night in his return against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.

Last season was one to forget for the 76ers, who ended up 13th in the Eastern Conference with a 24-58 record and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2017. In addition to Embiid, Paul George — Philadelphia's buzziest signing last offseason — also struggled with injury and underwent his own knee surgery this summer.

More alarmingly, the Sixers lost Embiid's court time by a total of 16 points. Sure, he has turned in worse plus-minus performances over the course of his career. But this is the first time Philly was minus-16 or worse with him in the game when he played under 21 minutes.

Kelly Oubre Jr. deserves some credit for helping the Philadelphia 76ers defeat the Boston Celtics on the road to open the season.

Tyrese Maxey goes for 40 and VJ Edgecombe puts together the best rookie debut in over 50 years to carry the Sixers to victory.