Sixers vs. Celtics live: where to watch and stream tonight

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• Where to watch the Sixers vs. Celtics preseason game
• Kickoff time and arena details
• Key storylines to watch during the game
• Philadelphia 76ers: next preseason matchups and dates
  • Sixers upcoming slate
• Boston Celtics: upcoming preseason schedule
  • Celtics next games
• Further reading and coverage options

The final night of NBA preseason play brings a high-profile meeting: the Boston Celtics visit the Philadelphia 76ers. After a lopsided early tune-up, both teams will use this game to sharpen rotations and test star availability ahead of the regular season.

Where to watch the Sixers vs. Celtics preseason game

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• National TV: NBA TV
• Local broadcasts: NBC Sports Philadelphia and NBC Sports Boston
• Live stream: Fubo (offers a free trial for new users)

Pick the national feed on NBA TV or your regional NBC Sports channel. If you prefer streaming, Fubo carries the matchup and can be tried risk-free for a short period.

Kickoff time and arena details

• Date: Friday, Oct. 16
• Tip-off: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia

The game starts at 7 p.m. ET at Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena. Arrive early if you plan to attend in person.

Key storylines to watch during the game

• Paul George made his Celtics debut in the first meeting and scored 13 points in 25 minutes.
• That earlier clash ended 144-106 in Boston’s favor, a high-scoring affair that exposed defensive lapses.
• It remains unclear whether Jaylen Brown and LeBron James will play, after both sat out the opener.
• Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey figure to anchor Philadelphia’s attack regardless of other absences.

Coaches often limit minutes in preseason. Still, expect competitive minutes from the teams’ top scorers and pieces that could decide rotation spots.

Philadelphia 76ers: next preseason matchups and dates

Sixers upcoming slate

• Oct. 20 — at Knicks — 7 p.m. ET
• Oct. 22 — vs. Cavaliers — 7 p.m. ET
• Oct. 24 — vs. Bucks — 7:30 p.m. ET
• Oct. 25 — vs. Pistons — 7:30 p.m. ET
• Oct. 28 — at Pacers — 7 p.m. ET

Boston Celtics: upcoming preseason schedule

Celtics next games

• Oct. 20 — at Pistons — 3 p.m. ET
• Oct. 23 — vs. Knicks — 7 p.m. ET
• Oct. 26 — vs. Bulls — 7:30 p.m. ET
• Oct. 27 — vs. Nets — 7:30 p.m. ET
• Oct. 30 — vs. Bulls — 7:30 p.m. ET

Further reading and coverage options

• Latest NBA news, injuries and roster moves
• Complete NBA schedule and live scores
• Guides to streaming and watching NBA games
• Opinion pieces on the league’s biggest debates