NBA TV sets 'The Association' postgame show after Celtics-76ers preseason finale

Philadelphia leads Boston 57-56 with game in progress.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

A Preseason Matchup in the Atlantic Division is tonight on NBA TV! 🏀 Don't miss The Association following Celtics/76ers Via @NBATV on X

What happened: NBA TV scheduled an edition of 'The Association' featuring David Fizdale to follow the Atlantic Division preseason finale between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. Philadelphia holds a 57-56 edge over Boston with the game in progress.

Why it matters: The broadcast closes out the final night of NBA preseason play across the league. On the floor, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey pace both offenses while Joel Embiid anchors the interior for Philadelphia.

By the numbers: Philadelphia 76ers 57, Boston Celtics 56 (in progress). Game-high scorer: Jaylen Brown with 14 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST. Tyrese Maxey: 14 PTS, 1 REB, 3 AST. Joel Embiid: 13 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST.

What to watch: The postgame studio breakdown will air once the in-progress contest between Boston and Philadelphia concludes.

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@NBATV 2026-10-17T00:02:27.099421+00:00

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