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Local Roundup: WVC advances four to District 2 tennis semifinals

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<p>BOSTON &#8212; Jayson Tatum had 23 points and nine rebounds, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the Philadelphia 76ers 105-87 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.</p><p>Marcus Morris added 16 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. Al Horford had nine points and five blocks.</p><p>The Celtics survived a lethargic start and rough shooting night but rallied to lead by as many as 18 in the second half.</p><p>Boston won despite shooting just 43 percent (42 of 97) from the field and 30 percent from the 3-point line (11 of 37). But the Celtics&#8217; struggles didn&#8217;t dampen the mood inside TD Garden for the return to regular-season action for Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving.</p><p>Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Ben Simmons finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists.</p><p>Hayward played in his first game since undergoing surgery and more than 10 months of rehabilitation for the gruesome left ankle injury he suffered five minutes into last year&#8217;s season opener.</p><p>He received an extended ovation from the home crowd during a pregame introduction that included a video montage of his rehab process.</p><p>Irving was also back following a pair of surgeries on his left knee that caused him to miss the end of the regular season and playoffs.</p><p>They shot a combined 6 for 26 for the game. Hayward finished with 10 points and five rebounds in 25 minutes. Irving had seven points and seven assists.</p><p>Including the playoffs, Boston has now won 10 straight games at home over Philadelphia, which it defeated in the Eastern Conference semifinals last season.</p><p>Boston got some distance in the second half thanks largely to its bench, which outscored its Philadelphia counterparts 44-26.</p><p>After receiving loud ovations during pregame introductions, Irving and Hayward both had sluggish starts.</p><p>Hayward missed his first four shots before making back-to-back jumpers. Irving missed his first nine attempts from the field. He didn&#8217;t score until finally connecting on a pair free throws early in the third quarter.</p><p>Play was sloppy all around in the first half.</p><p>The Celtics missed seven of their first 10 shots and the Sixers started just 4 for 11.</p><p>The ball also pinballed around the floor at times, with both teams having trouble keeping possession. The Sixers were the most careless, committing 11 first-half turnovers that led to 10 Celtics&#8217; points.</p><p><strong>Tip-ins</strong></p><p>76ers: Outscored the Celtics 50-34 in the paint. &#8230; Jerryd Bayless (left knee), Wilson Chandler (strained left hamstring), and Mike Muscala (sprained left ankle) all sat out.</p><p>Celtics: Outrebounded the 76ers 55-47.</p><p><strong>Up next</strong></p><p>76ers: Host the Bulls on Thursday.</p><p>Celtics: Visit the Raptors on Friday.</p><style>
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<div class="neCaption">Boston Celtics&#8217; Gordon Hayward (20) celebrates his 3-pointer with Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half of Tuesday&#8217;s season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers in Boston. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo0>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web1_AP18290095834507.jpg</photo0><caption0>Boston Celtics&#8217; Gordon Hayward (20) celebrates his 3-pointer with Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half of Tuesday&#8217;s season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers in Boston. </caption0><photoCredit0>Michael Dwyer | AP photo </photoCredit0></div></div>
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Celtics beat 76ers 105-87 as Hayward, Irving make returns