Williams rallies Sixers past defending champ Celtics - Summary

Los Angeles - Louis Williams poured in 16 of his game-high 27 points in the final quarter, rallying the Philadelphia 76ers past the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics, 98-92 on Wednesday night, in the pre-season opener for both clubs. The Sixers trailed 92-89 with just under two minutes remaining before Williams led the late charge, that wiped out an early 14-point deficit. The speedy backup guard sparked a 9-0 closing run with seven points, and spotted Royal Ivey for the go-ahead jumper from the right sideline with 42 seconds left, to put Sixers ahead, 93-92. Williams' four free throws sealed the win. Thaddeus Young added 21 points, and Elton Brand finished with 11 in his Sixers' debut, after the free agent bolted from the LA Clippers in the off-season. Leon Powe led the Celtics with 12 points and fellow-reserve Tony... [read full story]