BOSTON — Joe Johnson and Milt Palacio scored 21 points each to lead the Boston Celtics to an 80-62 rout of the 76ers in the Shaw Pro Summer League yesterday.
The Sixers, who received 18 points from Raja Bell, fell to 3-2. The Celtics improved to 4-1.
Rookie center Alvin Jones grabbed eight rebounds and scored six points for the 76ers. Jumaine Jones scored 11 points but shot just 3 for 10 from the floor.
Sixers guard Speedy Claxton had as many turnovers as points - six - while handing out three assists. Overall, the Sixers shot just 32.8 percent from the field (22 for 67).
