Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Prediction and Preview for 2024 NBA Summer League | July 21, 2024
The Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics matchup is one of the eight Summer League games scheduled for Sunday. Both teams have played four games in the competition, with Philly winning three and Boston winning two. Depending on other results, the Sixers still have a chance of qualifying for the playoffs, while Boston has no chance of getting there.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics preview, prediction and rosters
The Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics NBA Summer League game is scheduled for Sunday, July 21, at Pavilion in Las Vegas. The game begins at 5 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on NBA TV. Fans can also stream the game on NBA League Pass.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics preview
The 76ers have been pretty great in the NBA 2K25 Summer League other than a close 97-95 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Sixers have defeated the Detroit Pistons, Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs. Philly’s most recent victory was a 96-80 blowout win against San Antonio on Friday.
The Celtics had a mixed campaign so far with two wins and two losses. The wins came against the LA Lakers and Charlotte Hornets, while they dropped games versus the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks. Boston’s most recent game was a 101-90 loss to Dallas on Friday.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics starting lineups
Until and unless some unforeseen circumstances force a last-minute change, both teams should start the same starting 5 as their respective last games.
Philly should start:
PG: Jared McCain SG: Judah Mintz SF: Ricky Council IV PF: Justin Edwards C: Adem Bona
The Sixers’ key bench players could be David Jones, Keve Aluma and Max Fielder.
Boston should field a Starting 5 of:
PG: Jaalen House SG: Baylor Scheierman SF: Jordan Walsh PF: Anton Watson C: Killian Tillie
The Celtics’ primary bench players should be Tyler Cook, Ron Harper Jr. and Tristan Enaruna.
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics prediction
The 76ers have a lot to play for as qualification is still possible for the next round. Boston’s players should come out strong as well, as they try to prove to team management why they deserve a roster spot for the regular season.
Philly should eventually get the win and make the qualification scenario for the Summer League playoffs even more interesting.