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The Philadelphia 76ers fell 120-125 to the Boston Celtics in their preseason finale. Joel Embiid led with 27 points and 8 rebounds, while LeBron James added 7 assists and an iconic alley-oop dunk. Despite the loss, the duo showed early chemistry under Nick Nurse.

Boston’s Hugo Gonzalez scored 21 points, and Gabe McGlothan dominated the glass with 13 rebounds. The Sixers now sit 1-3, fourth in the Atlantic Division. Key players like VJ Edgecombe were held out, and numerous stars including Paul George remain Day-To-Day.

Hosts Whitney and Terry break down the offensive rhythm, defensive struggles, and rebounding deficits. They discuss what this result means for the upcoming regular season and the impact of the extensive injury list on Philadelphia's depth.

In this episode: Offensive Rhythm and Star Power · Defensive Struggles and Rebounding · Injury List and Road Ahead.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nba/phi/2026-10-17/transcript.html

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