Celtics crush Sixers 144-106 in first preseason matchup

The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 144-106 in their first preseason matchup, played on October 10, 2026, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Jayson Tatum was featured prominently in the game for Boston. The 38-point margin of victory highlighted a dominant performance by the defending champions heading into the new NBA season.