What happened: Jaylen Brown sealed the win with a late block and scored 30 points as Philly improved to 8-1 on the season. Brown also collected seven rebounds and hit three 3-pointers in the performance.

Why it matters: The victory keeps Philly in sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference during the opening weeks of the 2026-27 regular season. Early positioning atop the standings provides early leverage in the conference playoff race.

What to watch: Philly continues its regular-season slate looking to maintain the top record in the East.