76ers Get Humbled In 38-Point Loss To Celtics: 4 Takeaways From Preseason Blowout

The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 144-106 in a preseason blowout, shooting 53% from the field. Payton Pritchard paced Boston with 25 points, while Jayson Tatum added 23 points and Paul George contributed 13 points in his unofficial Celtics debut. V.J. Edgecombe led the 76ers with 19 points, as Philadelphia struggled offensively and suffered a second consecutive defeat.

Fadeaway World highlighted several takeaways for the 76ers, including Tyrese Maxey's shooting struggles after an eight-point performance. The writer also pointed out frontcourt vulnerabilities with Joel Embiid absent, noting Boston's 63-34 rebounding edge, while praising Jabari Walker's versatile effort despite wider defensive breakdowns.