HILADELPHIA - Reports of the 76ers' demise have been greatly exaggerated. Don't forget they are the defending Eastern Conference champions. Don't be deceived by their slow start and place near the bottom of the topsy-turvy Atlantic Division. And don't worry if you need a little memory aide. The Celtics provided one last night.

Boston wasted no time reminding the capacity crowd at the First Union Center and the rest of the league how good Philadelphia can be.