Celtics win opener; Hayward returns

Jayson Tatum had 23 points and nine rebounds, and the Celtics beat the visiting 76ers 105-87 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.

Marcus Morris added 16 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. Al Horford had nine points and five blocks.

Gordon Hayward played in his first game since undergoing surgery and more than 10 months of rehabilitation for the gruesome left ankle injury he suffered five minutes into last year’s season opener. He received an extended ovation during a pregame introduction that included a video montage of his rehab process. He finished with 10 points and five rebounds in 25 minutes.

GRussell Westbrook didn’t play in the Thunder’s opener against the Warriors. He hasn’t been cleared yet for full practice since undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery on Sept. 12. ... Nets F DeMarre Carroll underwent surgery on his right ankle and will be out indefinitely. ... The Wizards named WNBA All-Star G Kristi Toliver an assistant coach for player development.