Offensively, the Philadelphia 76ers are playing to prove losing 58 games last season was an aberration. So far, the results have been good, though the Sixers are coming off their first loss of the season heading into their Sunday visit to the winless Brooklyn Nets.

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Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points with 10 assists, and the Sixers stormed back with Joel Embiid on the bench, beating the Wizards 139-134 in overtime to remain unbeaten.

The Celtics hung on late, this time needing the 76ers to miss at the buzzer. The end result was a 109-108 Boston victory Friday from Philadelphia. The C’s won their third straight game, getting to 3-3, while the Sixers dropped to 4-1. Boston also improved to 1-0 in NBA Cup East Group B play.

Philadelphia 76ers announced today that the team has exercised the third-year contract option on Jared McCain. McCain remains with the team through 2026-27.

Philadelphia and Charlotte squared off in the second game of the season, with a handful of first-year players leaving their mark on the contest.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain has not yet played in his second season as he continues to recover from a torn UCL in his right hand that required surgery. However, the Sixers were able to get a 23-game preview of what he can do in his rookie season.

Boston escaped a near 24-point collapse against the 76ers by diving for loose balls and crashing the offensive glass.