Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse and star guard Tyrese Maxey evaluate Joel Embiid in his return against the Boston Celtics.

A former Sacramento Kings star believes the Philadelphia 76ers could "make noise" in the Eastern Conference after their victory over the Boston Celtics.

A 13-point fourth-quarter lead against an undermanned Philadelphia 76ers squad wasn’t enough to earn the Celtics a win in their season opener.

Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points and VJ Edgecombe added 34 in his NBA debut to help the Philadelphia 76ers rally to beat the Boston Celtics 117-116 in their season opener Wednesday night.

The Celtics have a lot to learn about themselves. It sounded clear to Mazzulla before their 117-116 season-opening loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. It was likely even more clear to him after his team allowed 42 fourth-quarter points while blowing a double-digit lead.

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.

Although initially questionable due to hamstring tightness, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown will play against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid addresses his tough night in his return against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.

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.

Boston Celtics forward Luka Garza could sit out the next few days after a concerning hit against the Philadelphia 76ers.