Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers in a blowout loss to the Boston Celtics at home.

The 76ers, refreshed by the NBA All-Star break, had some bounce when they initially trotted on the Wells Fargo Center floor Thursday night a like a rested Border Collie. They had a week off to heal up and brace for the 28-game sprint to the end of the regular season.

Payton Pritchard made eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Jayson Tatum finished with his fourth career triple-double, and the Boston Celtics beat the 76ers 124-104 Thursday.

Payton Pritchard lit up the nets during the Boston Celtics’ 124-104 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. This prompted his fellow star teammate Jayston Tatum to heap praise on the fifth-year guard.

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Joel Embiid finished the loss with 15 points, three rebounds and four assists while shooting 3/9 from the field and 0/2 from the three-point range in 27 minutes of playing time. After the game, the 2023 MVP was honest when he met with the media (h/t Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports).

Prior to the NBA All-Star Game, the 76ers faced the Brooklyn Nets, but Embiid was absent once again. The team is set to play the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Fans are eager for updates on Embiid’s availability,