The Garden Report recaps the opening preseason loss for the Celtics that started in a sloppy way with nine Boston turnovers in the first quarter, Joel Embiid dominance and an early 10-point deficit that the C's would never recover from. Jayson Tatum turned it over three times and Jaylen Brown four while starting 1-for-9 from the field. Are the starter struggles something to be concerned about? Bobby Manning, Josue Pavon, Jimmy Toscano and John Zannis recapped their effort and a spot center start for Robert Williams.

Also, James Harden shows up to the Rockets looking husky and Giannis Antetokounmpo signs the supermax to stay with the Bucks through 2026. 

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