There’s always drama present in a rivalry game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. Their primetime showdown on Tuesday night in Philadelphia should be no different. If anything, there’s more tension than usual ahead of their first head-to-head meeting of the regular season.
The 8-2 Celtics are led by star forward Jayson Tatum and veteran wing Paul George, who was traded from Philadelphia to Boston in early July. The other player included in that summer blockbuster was former Celtics star Jaylen Brown, an NBA Finals MVP with lots of love for the city of Boston but not as much for (recently, at least) Tatum, his former teammate of nine years. The pair of perennial All-Stars haven’t talked to one another since the deal went down and Brown even sniped at Tatum on social media and in front of reporters, causing many to wonder if their off-court relationship is fractured. Supposed beef aside, Tuesday will provide Boston with a shot at a statement win in hostile territory against its 9-2, Eastern Conference-leading rival. Plus, it’ll mark the first time four-time league MVP LeBron James faces the C’s as a member of the Sixers.
Oct 16, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) shoots in front of Boston Celtics forward Chris Cenac Jr. (12) during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Records, standing, and streaks
The Celtics are riding a three-game winning streak and sit in second place in the East at 8-2.
Oct 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards (11) defends Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Meanwhile, the Sixers reside at the top of the East standings thanks to a 9-2 record and will aim for their second consecutive win.
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Player injuries
The Celtics have no injuries to report at the moment.
Oct 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) shoots the ball between Philadelphia 76ers guard Jameer Nelson Jr. (14) and forward Jabari Walker (33) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
The Sixers aren’t quite as healthy. Big men Ariel Hukporti (right Achilles tendon rupture), Adem Bona (cervical spine sprain), and Dominick Barlow (low back stress reaction) are all listed as out.
Probable starting lineups
Boston
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Derrick White
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Jayson Tatum
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Paul George
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Jordan Walsh
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Neemias Queta
Oct 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) is congratulated by forward Paul George (13) after making a basket during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Philadelphia
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Tyrese Maxey
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Joel Embiid
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Jaylen Brown
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LeBron James
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VJ Edgecombe
How to watch or stream the game
Oct 16, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) and Boston Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez (28) go for a loose ball during the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
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Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
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TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston, NBC
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (11/10)
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