Published Nov 9, 2026 5:18 am
Boston Celtics (8-2, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (9-2, first in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST
LINE: 76ers -1.5; over/under is 215.5
BOTTOM LINE: Boston is looking to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Celtics take on Philadelphia.
Philadelphia went 45-37 overall and 9-7 in Atlantic Division games a season ago. The 76ers averaged 115.9 points per game last season, 20.1 from the free-throw line and 36.9 from 3-point range.
Boston went 56-26 overall and 10-6 in Atlantic Division action during the 2025-26 season. The Celtics allowed opponents to score 107.2 points per game and shoot 44.2% from the field last season.
INJURIES: 76ers: Ariel Hukporti: out for season (achilles), Adem Bona: out (spine), Dominick Barlow: out (back).
Celtics: Devin Carter: out (illness).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
By The Associated Press