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Celtics Face 76ers in Season Opener with Shuffled Roster and Injury Concerns

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Celtics are set to tip off their 2023-2024 NBA season tonight at TD Garden against the Philadelphia 76ers, but they will do so with a significantly altered roster and lingering injury questions.

All-Star forward Jayson Tatum remains sidelined with an Achilles injury. Key veterans Al Horford, Luke Kornet and Kristaps Porzingis are also no longer with the team. Jaylen Brown is listed as questionable for the game due to a hamstring strain, although he has expressed optimism about his condition.

“Couldn’t ask for a better preseason up until today and now we go into a season where there’s ever-flowing changes, challenges and opportunities and we have to fight to keep that identity on both ends of the floor,” said Head Coach Joe Mazzulla at Tuesday’s practice.

Despite the departures, the Celtics will rely on familiar faces such as Derrick White, Sam Hauser, and Jordan Walsh. Fans will also get their first regular season glimpse of rookie first-round pick Hugo Gonzalez.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST. The Celtics will look to establish their identity early in the season despite the challenges of adapting to a new-look team.

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