The 76ers, refreshed by the NBA All-Star break, had some bounce when they initially trotted onto the Wells Fargo Center floor Thursday night 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.

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

The Celtics attacked every defensive weakness on the floor, forcing the Sixers into tough adjustments. With sharp execution, elite spacing, and key contributions from the bench, Boston controlled the game on both ends.