Confirmed result
Boston defeated Philadelphia 125–120 in overtime on October 16. The NBA confirmed the result, while the Sports Illustrated box score lists Hugo González with 21 points, four rebounds and three assists in just under 20 minutes.
How it turned
Boston.com reported a late rally by the Celtics' second unit. Boston won the fourth quarter 31–21 and overtime 10–5. González made three of seven three-point attempts, an encouraging but small exhibition sample.
SportsDesk view
This is a useful rotation audition, not a shortcut to forecasting the standings. Different starter workloads make the closing score an imperfect comparison of full-strength teams. The next question is whether González can sustain his shot selection in regular-season minutes while continuing to help defensively and on the glass.