NBA pre-season scores and results: James Harden returns, Steph Curry stars despite defeat

NBA pre-season is up and running as teams look to get back in shape before regular season kicks off later this month. games on Tuesday saw return of James Harden for Rockets, while Steph Curry was back at his usual best for Golden State Warriors. Here's a look at NBA pre-season scores and results from Tuesday night. 

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NBA pre-season scores: NBA pre-season results 

Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Boston Celtics played ir first NBA preseason game on Tuesday night and slumped to a 108-99 defeat to Philadelphia 76ers. Joel Embiid (18 pts) and Shake Milton (19pts) starred for 76ers, while Ben Simmons (10 pts) and Tobias Harris (16 pts) played supporting roles in a perfect pre-season start for Philadelphia. Milton was particularly impressive, scoring 19 points with four rebounds and three assists. For Celtics, Payton Pritchard (16 pts) and Jaylen Brown (10 pts) lead from front, with Jeff Teague impressively slamming home 18 points. While result wasn't best for Boston, y will be happy with number of minutes ir players got, as y are already battling injury issues before season begins. 

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Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs 

Rockets welcomed James Harden back onto court as y romped to a 112-98 win over San Antonio Spurs. John Wall was in top form so was Ben McLemore slamming in 15 points each, as Rockets made it two wins in three during pre-season. As for James Harden points, Beard man 12 points on night, despite visibly looking far from being fit. For Spurs, Lonnie Walker (17 pts) starred, while Dejounte Murray (13pts) and LaMarcus Aldridge (11 pts)trying ir best to support, but eventually falling short. While it is just pre-season, San Antonio have two defeats on bounce and will look to get back to ir best before regular season begins. 

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Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors 

Basketball is a team sport, and despite Steph Curry's attempts at debunking claim, Sacramento Kings came out on top sneaking a 114-113 win over Golden State Warriors. Kings, led by Kyle Guy (20 points) and De'Aaron Fox (18 points) and Buddy Hield (17 pts), troubled Golden State defence on Tuesday night. Warriors, who were led by a 29 Steph Curry points haul, came close, but eventually fell agonisingly short. Warriors will be pleased with contributions of Marquese Chriss though, who scored 17 on night, while Kelly Oubre Jr, chipped in with 12 points. 

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NBA pre-season live stream details: How to watch NBA pre-season

In USA, one can watch NBA pre-season games on various streaming services like fuboTV, YouTube TV and Hulu. subscriptions for games are free, while a free trial period for most is usually available. In India, fans can watch games on NBA app. However, to start game, one will have to get an NBA League Pass subscription. pass will enable fans to watch multiple matches, along with replays, highlights and much more exclusive content. 

(Im Courtesy: Rockets, Warriors, Celtics Twitter)