Sixers host Celtics in Saturday night preseason matchup

The exhibition tips off at 8:00 PM on NBA TV

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What happened: Philadelphia hosts the Boston Celtics for a Saturday evening preseason exhibition. The 8:00 PM contest will be broadcast nationally on NBA TV and locally on NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Why it matters: The Atlantic Division rivals meet following a significant offseason trade that sent Jaylen Brown from Boston to Philadelphia. The Celtics are beginning their 2026-27 preseason slate and adjusting to a new rotation.

By the numbers: Boston enters the contest as a with the 5. The Celtics hold an 8-3 record this season, scoring 116.5 points per game, while Philadelphia sits at 6-7.

What to watch: Both teams will continue evaluating their rosters through the remainder of the exhibition schedule. The regular season tips off later this month.

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