76ers – Celtics 120-125 · Preseason
Rayan Rupert posts modest stat line in 76ers preseason loss to Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers fell 125-120 to the Boston Celtics in a preseason exhibition game. Rayan Rupert played 19 minutes and finished without scoring, going 0/2 from the field. He collected four rebounds, split as one offensive and three defensive, added two blocked shots, recorded one turnover and did not register any assists, steals or personal fouls. While he was on the court, his team was outscored by 14 points.
Compared with his last season’s averages of 5.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and a 39.3 percent field-goal rate in 16.8 minutes per game, Rupert logged more minutes but produced fewer points and assists, while improving his rebounding total. His shooting percentage dropped to zero percent for the night, well below the 39.3 percent he shot last season.
The 22-year-old French player contributed two blocks and four rebounds, but the overall effort was not enough to secure a win for Philadelphia in the preseason matchup.
Also in this game
- Hugo González · 21 PTS
- Luka Garza · 13 PTS