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Sixers vs. Celtics: Final Preseason Showdown
17 Oct
Summary
- Philadelphia 76ers face Boston Celtics in final preseason game.
- Celtics previously defeated the Sixers 144-106 on Saturday.
- The Sixers open their regular season on October 20th.
The Philadelphia 76ers will play their final NBA preseason game tonight, October 16, 2026, hosting the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. This marks the second encounter between these two teams during the preseason.
Earlier, on Saturday, the Celtics secured a decisive victory over the 76ers with a score of 144-106. During that game, Payton Pritchard scored 25 points for Boston, and V.J. Edgecombe led Philadelphia with 19 points. The 76ers currently have a 1-2 record in preseason play, while the Celtics are undefeated at 3-0.
Following this matchup, both teams will shift their focus to the regular season. The Philadelphia 76ers are scheduled to begin their regular season on Tuesday, October 20th, facing the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The Boston Celtics will also commence their regular season on the same date, playing on the road against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.
