Celtics Preseason
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Game recap: Pritchard shines as Celtics edge Nuggets in Abu Dhabi

Boston started its preseason on the right foot Friday.

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Check out full game highlights from the Celtics’ 107-103 preseason win over the Denver Nuggets in Abu Dhabi

What to Know

  • The Celtics attempted 61 3-pointers, which would have been a franchise record if this was a regular-season game.
  • Payton Pritchard led all players with 21 points and made 6 of 12 3-pointers.
  • Jayson Tatum (12 points) and Jaylen Brown (eight points) combined for 20 points in 19 minutes before giving way to the backups.
  • The Celtics and Nuggets will face off again Sunday at 10 a.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston.

Boston Celtics basketball is officially back.

The 2024 NBA champions began their preseason Friday with a 107-103 win over the 2023 champion Denver Nuggets at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Check out our full game recap below.

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