The Sixers allowed the Celtics to score 24 fast break points, while they scored a total of two - yes, just two - themselves. If there's one thing in particular that the Sixers can point to as the reason they came out on the wrong side of this one, their transition defense would be it. Again, it's only one game, but Brogdon's addition looks like a valuable one for Boston.
As the season goes on, you have to assume he'll grow even more comfortable playing with his new teammates, and that could make him even more effective. Brogdon isn't built to be the top option on a title team, but he would make a really nice third or fourth option on one. This made things easier for the other guys like Tatum and Brown. He provided the team with an additional threat on the offensive end, and an additional player capable of creating his own offense.
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It was solid production, but the full value of what he brought to the team wasn't just reflected in his own numbers. He also added four assists, two steals and two rebounds. In that time, he scored 15 points while shooting seven of 11 from the floor. Brogdon came off of the bench for Boston, but he played 24 minutes - fourth most on the team. Brogdon, the 2017 Rookie of the Year, made his debut for the team on Tuesday night, and it went very well. An encouraging debut for BrogdonĪfter coming two wins shy of hanging a banner, Boston's biggest offseason acquisition was Malcolm Brogdon, who they traded for back in July. Here's a look at three key takeaways from Boston's season-opening win over Philadelphia. As for Philadelphia, the Sixers clearly have some things that they need to clean up, but they shouldn't be too discouraged after a single game, given all of the new pieces they're incorporating. Once he returns, Boston could be very tough to topple. Only so much can be taken from the first game of the season, but the Celtics certainly looked extremely formidable again, especially considering the fact that were without their starting center Robert Williams. The production of that trio wasn't enough to lift the Sixers to a season-opening win. Joel Embiid, the MVP runner-up from last season, finished with 26 points, 15 rebounds and five assists and rising star Tyrese Maxey added 21 points of his own, including nine in the fourth quarter. James Harden led the way for Philadelphia with 35 points, seven assists and eight rebounds, and his play was probably the most encouraging aspect of the evening for the Sixers. As a team, Boston shot a sizzling 56 percent from the floor. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart also added 14 points and seven assists for the Celtics.
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