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Quentin Grimes discusses the 3-guard lineups that the Philadelphia 76ers used down the stretch in their road win over the Boston Celtics.
On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers made their season debut against the Boston Celtics, in a match that would see the pendulum swing both ways throughout
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The Sixers started their season off on the right foot. They’re hoping to keep that momentum.
The Sixers turned TD Garden — the site of many a crushing loss — into the place where they celebrated a hard-fought, 117-116 victory over the Boston Celtics. Afterward, players were amazed to learn that the last time the Sixers started 1-0 was during the 2021-22 season.
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3 takeaways from Sixers’ opening night win in Boston
VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey were electric, the Sixers’ new standard and more from a fun opening night win in Boston.
The rivalry between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics got off to a strong start on Wednesday night. A thrilling battle with 13 lead changes and nine
While much of the film from the Sixers' first win of 2025-26 was encouraging, there were some ominous stretches as well.
The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics squared off on opening night in a division matchup. Philadelphia looked to get back on track after a disastrous 2024 season, without Paul George.
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Sixers open season in Boston amid lowered expectations
Instead, we get to enjoy basketball without the weight of expectations. We’re back on the climb of the early Process days. Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe are going to fly up and down the court. Adem Bona will block some shots and throw down alley-oops. And Joel Embiid will take the floor without even so much as an injury designation.
The Sixers have officially generated more momentum in 2025-26 than they ever had in the year before. They can thank their starting backcourt.
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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown cleared to play for season opener vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Although initially questionable due to hamstring tightness, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown will play against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Sixers coach needed no introduction. Nurse was the coach of the Toronto Raptors in 2018 when Boucher worked his way from a Summer League to a roster spot and a role on the Raptors where he won a ring with Toronto’s 2019 NBA Champions. Boucher played seven years in the Great White North before signing with Boston this summer.