Final/OT
October 16, 2026 β’ Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia
NBA PREVIEW β’ October 16, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Boston Celtics (4-0) meets Philadelphia 76ers (1-3) at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia.
Boston Celtics
Visiting Side
Record
4-0
Philadelphia 76ers
Home Side
Record
1-3
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BOS
|
34 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 10 | 125 |
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PHI
|
28 | 32 | 34 | 21 | 5 | 120 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Boston Celtics
VS
53%
Philadelphia 76ers
Projected Score
BOS 115
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PHI 119
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Boston Celtics controls the glass more effectively.
- Philadelphia 76ers shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Boston Celtics
STAT
Philadelphia 76ers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Philadelphia 76ers plays on familiar turf at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Boston Celtics Could Win
Boston Celtics generates 116.3 points per game while shooting 46.7%.
Why Philadelphia 76ers Could Win
Philadelphia 76ers produces 112.8 points per game on 48.4% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Philadelphia 76ers's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
19,746
Closing Odds
Line: PHI -10.5 | O/U: 225.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Joel Embiid
27
Team Assists
LeBron James
7
Team Points
Hugo Gonzalez
21
Team Assists
Hayden Gray
7
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Boston Celtics (53.8%)
Philadelphia 76ers (46.2%)
Total Submissions: 53 circles
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