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Celtics stay perfect, Nets outgunned in Miami — Atlantic Division roundup
The Celtics move to 3-0, the Nets drop a high-scoring game in Miami, and the Raptors waive two-way big Trey Jemison.
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The Atlantic Division picture sharpened a bit last night: the Boston Celtics stayed perfect, the Brooklyn Nets finally took their first loss in a track meet in Miami, and the Toronto Raptors tweaked their depth chart with an early-season two-way move.
Celtics rolling, Nets stumble in a shootout
In Boston, the Celtics handled business against the Charlotte Hornets, cruising to a 114–93 win. The victory pushes Boston to 3–0 and keeps them firmly on top of the Atlantic Division in the early going, with a profile that already looks like that of a front-runner.
For Brooklyn, the night turned into a scoring fest on the road in Miami. The Nets fell 144–128 to the Heat, their first loss of the season after a 3–0 start. Even in defeat, the offense clearly showed up, but allowing 144 points underlines how demanding these kinds of up-tempo games can be for a defense still trying to find its footing. At 3–1, the Nets remain well positioned near the top of the division, just behind Boston.
Raptors waive two-way big man Trey Jemison
According to Hoops Rumors, the Toronto Raptors have waived two-way center Trey Jemison. As relayed from reporting by HoopsHype, Jemison had signed his two-way deal in early August and appeared in one preseason game. Sportsnet reporting cited by Hoops Rumors indicates he suffered a hand injury during training camp.
With Jemison gone, the Raptors, currently 2–1, now have two open two-way slots to reshape the back end of their roster. Toronto can use those spots to audition young players or target specific depth needs in the frontcourt or on the wings as the season settles in.
76ers: Edgecombe’s development in focus
For the Philadelphia 76ers (1–2), attention is turning to how they balance win-now moves with player development. Hoops Rumors notes that, after a series of high-profile additions meant to bolster the All-Star tandem of Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, there has been speculation that second-year guard VJ Edgecombe’s development might slip down the priority list.
For now, that question hangs over a roster built to compete near the top of the East while still trying to nurture young talent. How much opportunity Edgecombe gets in the rotation will be one of the storylines to watch as the Atlantic Division race intensifies.