Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers and Starting Lineup
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Tyrese Maxey scores 40 points, and VJ Edgecombe adds 34 to help the Philadelphia 76ers rally from a fourth-quarter deficit and beat the Boston Celtics 117-116 in their season opener on Wednesday night.
Both the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics may be without some key players during Wednesday night's matchup, including two stars.
The Celtics' 2025-26 season tips off tonight with a matchup against a bitter rival. Get our best player prop bets for 76ers vs. Celtics, plus a Jaylen Brown player prop parlay.
It seemed like the Boston Celtics were going to cruise to a season-opening win when they took an 11-point lead into the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Preview the Boston Celtics' NBA matchup with Philadelphia, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.
BOSTON — The Celtics blew a nine-point lead in the final 3:34 of regulation, falling to the Philadelphia 76ers 117-116 in their regular season opener at TD Garden.
Joel Embiid struggled to find his rhythm in the Philadelphia 76ers' season-opening 117–116 win over the Boston Celtics, shooting just 1-of-9 from the field for four points.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid addresses his tough night in his return against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.
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