The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the rival Boston Celtics on Friday to begin NBA Cup group play looking to stay unbeaten.

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Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi analyze the talented backcourt of the 76ers that includes VJ Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes, Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain, debating if Philadelphia "can compete" in the Eastern Conference.

Tyrese Maxey scored 23 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the visiting Philadelphia 76ers remained unbeaten after storming back from a 19-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Washington Wizards 139-134 on Tuesday.

The Philadelphia 76ers have gone somewhat under-the-radar as a solid drafting team over the last few decades. But their recent additions have made it glaringly

Nikola Jokic has started the season with three consecutive triple doubles and Denver was a shot away from being 3-0. Aaron Gordon dropped 50 points in the season opener, Jamal Murray 43 in their most recent outing, and Denver has the third-ranked offensive efficiency.

It has yet to be revealed when Barkley’s new steakhouse will open and what it will be named. According to the Philadelphia Business Journal, the development of the steakhouse is part of the renovation at Valley Forge Casino Resort, which also includes hotel room upgrades, gaming floor redesigns and a new dining concept.

The 76ers will be down a pair of rotation players as they face the Celtics at 7 p.m. Friday from Philadelphia. Paul George (left knee surgery) and Jared McCain (right thumb surgery) are both out for Friday’s contest as they have yet to play this season.