Jaylen Brown returns to Boston ahead of Sixers preseason game

The matchup tips off at 8 p.m. ET on NBA TV.

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What happened: The Philadelphia 76ers took the floor on Saturday for an exhibition against the Celtics. The event marks Jaylen Brown's first appearance at his former home arena following his offseason move to the Sixers.

Why it matters: The contest provides an early look at the reshuffled Eastern Conference landscape. Both division rivals are using the schedule to integrate their offseason roster additions before the 2026-27 campaign begins.

By the numbers: Boston enters the matchup as a and holds an 8-3 record this season, scoring 116.5 points per game. Philadelphia sits at 6-7 overall while allowing 116.2 points on average.

What to watch: The teams will finalize their regular-season rotations as the preseason concludes.

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