Match details:
NBA 2019-20
Date: 16 Dec 2020
Time: 06:00 AM

Preview:

Philadelphia 76ers (PHI) are coming off a season where they won 43 of their 73 games.

They are bringing back Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid as their star players, and Tobias Harris as a solid scorer. They have added some great shooting in Danny Green a finalist with the LA Lakers last season, and Seth Curry who as solid with the Dallas Mavericks last season.

The Boston Celtics (BOS) are coming off a 48 win season where they lost the Eastern Conference Finals to the Miami Heat.

They will bring Jayson Tatum, Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown who lead the team from the front. They have also signed veterans Jeff Teague and Tristan Thompson who will bring much-needed playoff and championship experience to the young Celtics team.

Injuries:

Philadelphia 76ers (PHI)
Terrance Ferguson

Boston Celtics (BOS)
Romeo Langford
Daniel Theis*
Tristan Thompson
Kemba Walker

*Game Time Decision. Might play.

Probable Lineup:

Philadelphia 76ers (PHI)
Ben Simmons
Seth Curry
Tobias Harris
Al Horford
Joel Embiid

Boston Celtics (BOS)
Jeff Teague
Marcus Smart
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Daniel Theis

Top picks:

Philadelphia 76ers (PHI)

Key players (Per game)

Ben Simmons
Tobias Harris
Joel Embiid

Boston Celtics (BOS)

Key players (Per game)

Marcus Smart
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown

Key Inclusions:
Jayson Tatum. He is the best scorer in the game.
Joel Embiid. He is the best rebounder in the game.
Ben Simmons. He is the best passer in the game.
Jaylen Brown. He is the best all-round player in the game.

Captaincy options:
I - Ben Simmons
II - Jaylen Brown

Vice Captaincy options:
I - Jayson Tatum
II - Joel Embiid

Dream11 team:

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