NBA Preseason Rosters: 76ers vs. Celtics – Will Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey Play Tonight vs. Jayson Tatum & Co?

The NBA preseason is underway and teams like the Warriors, Lakers, and Mavericks have already got a taste of it. Later tonight Joel Embiid and the Sixers will face title rivals Boston Celtics. The All-Star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown lead the Celtics and are the favorites for the title. Whereas, the Sixers have been embroiled in a contract spat with star player, James Harden.

As the two division rivals face off later tonight at TD Garden in Boston, we take a closer look at their roster and title credentials.

Celtics to face off against the Sixers at the TD Garden

Whenever the Celtics play the Sixers, there will surely be fireworks. As the two divisional rivals have battled it out for multiple decades. But in recent years, the Celtics have the upper hand in the rivalry. The Sixers would look to assert themselves again this season but it won’t be easy as they have had a shaky offseason.

James Harden’s recent return to training camp provides a welcome boost to the Sixers fans. But the fans shouldn’t get their hopes too high as Harden being Harden, no matter how courteous and serious he seems, his future is still up in the air. Both Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey have to elevate their game in order to get anywhere near the top of the conference.

The preseason game would be the first time these two teams play after a thrilling series in the conference semifinals. The Celtics came out on top, as they clinched the series in seven games. Fans will be excited as they might get to see superstars like Embiid, Tatum, and Brown in action after three months. But it remains to be seen if Embiid and Maxey suit up for the Sixers in this game. Both have had their fair share of injury troubles in the past and the management will look to ease them towards match fitness.

Where and When to Watch the Celtics vs the Sixers?

Fans can watch most games on NBA TV and they would also have to subscribe to the NBA League Pass. The cost of a subscription would be $14.99 per month and there is also an NBA League Pass premium, which would cost $22.99 per month. If you buy either of these plans directly on NBA.com, you’ll also get NBA TV at no extra cost.

Some NBA preseason games are also available on ESPN and TNT. Games on channels like ESPN, NBA TV, and TNT can be streamed with services such as YouTube TV or Fubo TV. Many games will also be available for streaming on NBA League Pass.

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The game begins at 6:00 PM, Eastern Time at the TD Garden in Boston. Philly will be without Harden, Embiid, Melton and Korkmaz, as they look to give minutes to other fringe players. Who’s side are you on? Can the 76ers bounce back? Let us know in the comments below!

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