The Boston Celtics will host the Philadelphia 76ers to open a high-voltage NBA game on March 6, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT.
The Boston Celtics are currently in second place across the Eastern Division with a 44-18 record, while the Philadelphia 76ers are in 12th place with a 21-40 record.
Boston's outstanding defense only lets up 108.4 points a game, which is third in the league, while their potent offense averages 117.0 points per game, ranking sixth.
The 76ers, on the other hand, have had trouble scoring, finishing 26th in the league with 109.1 points each game and conceding 113.8 points each game (16th).
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Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers: Date and tip-off time
The Boston Celtics will take on the Philadelphia 76ers in an epic NBA game on March 6, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Date | March 6, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT |
Venue | TD Garden |
Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
How to watch Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers live on:
- TV channel: TNT
- Streaming service: DirecTV Stream
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Boston Celtics team news
Jaylen Brown shoots 46.5% from the field and averages 23.2 points, collects 6.0 rebounds, and provides 4.7 assists per game.
Derrick White contributes 1.03 blocks per game.
Boston Celtics injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury status |
|---|---|---|
PF, Jayson Tatum | Shoulder injury | Out |
PG, Jrue Holiday | Hand injury | Out |
Philadelphia 76ers team news
Andre Drummond has been averaging 7.9 rebounds each game, which includes 2.7 offensive and 5.2 defensive rebounds.
Kelly Oubre Jr. adds 6.2 rebounds with 0.51 blocks a game.
Philadelphia 76ers injuries
Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
PG, Tyrese Maxey | Back injury | Day-to-Day |
PF, Paul George | Groin injury | Day-to-Day |
Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers head-to-head record
The Boston Celtics have taken over the Philadelphia 76ers in their last five encounters, winning four of them, including a decisive 139-89 success in October. The Celtics easily defeated them 124-104 in their most recent meeting on February 21, demonstrating both their offensive and defensive prowess. The 76ers have had difficulty keeping up, with their only victory coming on December 26 when they defeated Boston 118-114. The Celtics are in a strong position to maintain their domination in this game because of their superior scoring, effective defense, and recent victory over Philadelphia. Another resounding Celtics victory appears expected unless the 76ers can penetrate Boston's defense and stop their potent attack.
Date | Results |
|---|---|
Feb 21, 2025 | Celtics 124-104 76ers |
Feb 03, 2025 | Celtics 118-110 76ers |
Dec 26, 2024 | 76ers 118-114 Celtics |
Oct 13, 2024 | Celtics 139-89 76ers |
Feb 28, 2024 | Celtics 117-99 76ers |