The Celtics beat the 76ers 3-1 last season and they were also 3-1 against the 76ers in the 2023-24 season. The 76ers tanked hard the last part of last season and finished 24-58 while the Celtics finished with a 61-21 record.

Celtics rookie Hugo Gonzalez brought the effort Boston needed to beat the rival (and previously undefeated) 76ers in Philadelphia.

Preview the Philadelphia 76ers' NBA matchup with Boston, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

The Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 125-105 Wednesday, covering as a 3.5-point home underdog as the Under (233.5) cashed. F Jaylen Brown led the way with 30 points and has picked up much of the scoring load with F Jayson Tatum out with a torn Achilles. Boston, which lost its first 3 games, has won and covered in 2 straight contests.

Celtics guard Derrick White revealed that the ball didn't reach who it was supposed to at the end of Boston's season-opening loss.