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Ex-Celtics Vet Makes Jaylen Brown Admission 76ers World Will Want To Hear

On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers are going to host the Boston Celtics for the first meeting between the two teams this season. Not only is it their first real game since the 2026 NBA Playoffs, but it’s also the…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 7:54 PM
Ex-Celtics Vet Makes Jaylen Brown Admission 76ers World Will Want To Hear
Key Things to Know
  • Former Celtic Brian Scalabrine admitted he is afraid of facing Jaylen Brown ahead of his reunion game.
  • Jaylen Brown joined the Philadelphia 76ers during the offseason after spending 10 years with Boston.
  • Scalabrine expects the Celtics to win behind their depth but anticipates a strong performance from Brown.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Boston Celtics player Brian Scalabrine admitted he is afraid of how well Jaylen Brown might perform when facing his former team for the first time on Tuesday night. Brown, who spent 10 seasons in Boston before joining the Philadelphia 76ers during the offseason, hosts the Celtics in South Philadelphia in the teams' first matchup of the season.

Scalabrine predicted a Celtics victory due to their youth and depth but praised Brown's elite physical conditioning and two-way scoring capability. Through his first 10 games with Philadelphia, Brown has averaged 22.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.0 assists while shooting 47.7% from the field and 39.2% from three-point range.

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