Boston Celtics send Philadelphia 76ers brutal preseason message with 144-106 rout
The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 144-106 in a preseason basketball game, marking the largest preseason victory in Celtics franchise history. While the game did not count toward regular-season standings, it sparked debate among fans regarding team depth and defensive performance.
Why it matters
Preseason results often serve as indicators of team chemistry and depth, influencing fan expectations and betting markets ahead of the regular season.
Boston Celtics fans had plenty to celebrate after their team dismantled the Philadelphia 76ers 144-106 in preseason, while some Sixers supporters were left with serious concerns despite the result not counting towards the regular-season standings.
Philadelphia were without Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for the clash at TD Garden. Tyrese Maxey struggled from the field while VJ Edgecombe led the Sixers with 19 points.
Boston, meanwhile, saw Jayson Tatum score 23 points while Payton Pritchard added 25. Paul George also impressed defensively with five steals in his first game for the Celtics.
The Celtics pulled away after a relatively close opening quarter, winning the second 39-22 before extending their advantage throughout the second half.
Boston eventually secured the biggest preseason win in franchise history, while dominating Philadelphia 70-41 on the boards and forcing the Sixers into a difficult night offensively.
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