76ers' Joel Embiid and LeBron James Log High Minutes in Preseason Loss
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In a preseason game on Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Boston Celtics 125-120. The 76ers' Joel Embiid and LeBron James both played their highest minutes of the preseason.
V.J. Edgecombe did not play for the 76ers in the game, allowing coach Nick Nurse to experiment with the team's lineup.
Embiid and James' extended playing time provided a glimpse into what the 76ers' rotation might look like during the regular season.
The Celtics outscored the 76ers in the fourth quarter, securing their victory.
The 76ers will look to improve as they continue their preseason schedule.
CONTEXT: The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. The Boston Celtics are another professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and they also compete in the NBA's Eastern Conference. The preseason is a series of exhibition games played by NBA teams to prepare for the regular season.
