LeBron James and Joel Embiid dey expected to suit up and play extended minutes when Philadelphia 76ers go take on Boston Celtics on Friday for NBA preseason action. The matchup dey come after midweek preseason loss to Brooklyn Nets and e give Sixers head coach Nick Nurse chance to build chemistry between im two centrepieces afta small shared appearance against Brooklyn.
Boston dey take cautious approach with Jayson Tatum and Paul George, both of dem sit out the Celtics preseason opener as dem still dey recover from off-season injuries. The Sixers focus on the floor clear, with the projected starting five of Tyrese Maxey for point guard, V.J. Edgecombe for shooting guard, Paul George for small forward, LeBron James for power forward and Joel Embiid for centre.
Tip-off don schedule for 8:00 PM, with coverage on NBA TV and NBC Sports Philadelphia. Philadelphia dey use the final preseason tune-ups as dem dey prepare for high-profile regular-season opener against the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks.
