BOSTON — While the Celtics were up big and had their chances late, they fell in the final seconds 117-116 to the 76ers in their season opener Wednesday from TD Garden. The C’s dropped to 0-1 to start the season as they’ll look to bounce back as they face the Knicks on Friday in New York City.

Jaylen Brown led the way for the Celtics in the loss to be Wednesday’s “Name to Know” Player of the Game. The Name to Know Player of the Game is sponsored by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning, the Name to Know when your drains don’t flow .

Brown was tied with Derrick White to lead the Celtics with 25 points. He shot 9-for-18 from the field and 2-of-4 on 3-pointers, easing himself into the game. Brown scored 12 of his points in the fourth quarter alone as the Celtics went to him for some crucial po

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