Celtics Preseason
Live Blog EndedOct 13, 2024

Game recap: Celtics dominate Sixers, improve to 3-0 in preseason

Celtics fans got their money's worth in the first game at TD Garden since Boston won Banner 18.

Share
NBC Universal, Inc.

Full game highlights from the Boston Celtics’ 139-89 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of the preseason.

What to Know

  • The Celtics improved to 3-0 in the preseason with a 139-89 win.
  • Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum led the C's with 18 and 16 points, respectively.
  • Sam Hauser, Xavier Tillman, and Jordan Walsh shot a combined 11-for-12 from 3-point range.
  • Luke Kornet had 15 points and eight rebounds as the C's starting big man.
  • The C's will be back in action Sunday at 7 p.m. ET vs. the Raptors at TD Garden.

It's safe to say the Boston Celtics are ready to begin their title defense.

The C's treated their home crowd to a relentless 139-89 rout of their rival Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. The win brings them to 3-0 in the preseason.

Seven Celtics scored in double figures, including co-stars Jaylen Brown (18 points) and Jayson Tatum (16 points). Boston shot 48.9 percent from 3-point range with Sam Hauser (15 points, 5-6 3-PT) and Xavier Tillman (11 points, 3-3 3-PT) staying hot from deep.

Luke Kornet notched 11 points in his first seven minutes. The C's big man ended up with 15 points and eight boards.

Boston will return to action Sunday at 7 p.m. ET when they welcome the Toronto Raptors to TD Garden.

Check out our live blog featuring score updates, highlights and analysis from Saturday's dominant victory.

October 12, 2024 11:16 pm

Kornet still fired up about Vanderbilt

October 12, 2024 10:12 pm

FINAL

October 12, 2024 9:54 pm

C's showing off their depth

October 12, 2024 9:40 pm

End of third quarter

October 12, 2024 9:31 pm

Jayson Tatum making it look easy

October 12, 2024 9:10 pm

“I got a lot of dunks”

October 12, 2024 9:03 pm

Halftime

October 12, 2024 8:48 pm

Sam Hauser still has the hot hand

October 12, 2024 8:38 pm

Xavier Tillman raves about Boston

October 12, 2024 8:36 pm

End of first quarter

October 12, 2024 8:20 pm

Eight quick points for Kornet

October 12, 2024 8:13 pm

Deuce is ready

October 12, 2024 8:05 pm

Sixth-man Al Horford?

October 12, 2024 7:47 pm

The return of Yabu

October 12, 2024 7:41 pm

Celtics starting lineup

October 12, 2024 7:38 pm

Sixers starting lineup

October 12, 2024 7:29 pm

Jayson Tatum arrives

Exit mobile version