Boston Celtics Outshoot Philadelphia 76ers 144–106 in 2026 Preseason Game
The Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 144–106 on October 10, 2026, in their 2026–27 NBA preseason debut, highlighted by strong three-point shooting from Payton Pritchard.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
In a 2026–27 NBA preseason game on October 10, the Boston Celtics secured a 144–106 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Payton Pritchard led Boston’s scoring with 25 points, including 5 three-pointers made on 8 attempts, complemented by 7 assists and 6 made free throws. Jayson Tatum also contributed 23 points on 9-for-19 shooting, adding 4 made three-pointers and 5 rebounds.
Philadelphia’s VJ Edgecombe scored 19 points with 4 steals, hitting 2 of 5 three-point attempts and making 5 free throws. Labaron Philon added 14 points and 7 assists, converting 4 of 8 three-pointers. Despite their efforts, the 76ers fell behind as the Celtics outpaced them in scoring and efficiency.
A notable contrast in the game was Boston’s superior three-point shooting accuracy and volume. Pritchard’s 5-for-8 three-point shooting stood out against Philadelphia’s combined 6-for-13 from Edgecombe and Philon, underscoring Boston’s perimeter effectiveness in this preseason matchup.
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