The Sixers held a 12-point lead in the first half, but were unable to sustain it as the Blazers took control after halftime to earn the win. While the loss is, obviously, a big one, the Sixers did lose another star to injury.

"He came out for walk-through with no tape on [his finger]," coach Nick Nurse said. "I said, 'Where’s the tape?' And he said, 'Forget that tape, man.' I said, 'Feeling better?' He said, 'Nope.'"

Are Tyrese Maxey and Paul George playing? The 76ers' injury report for their matchup with the Celtics includes both stars.