Celtics rout Sixers in preseason blowout after LeBron's debut

Celtics rout Sixers in preseason blowout after LeBron's debut

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MassLive. com reported that the Boston Celtics routed the Philadelphia 76ers 144-106 in a preseason game in Philadelphia on October 11, 2026, with bench player Payton Pritchard scoring 25 points and new addition Paul George contributing defensively. Earlier in the preseason, Bleacher Report described an alley-oop dunk and a three-pointer shared by LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey during the Sixers' annual Blue and White scrimmage.

Yahoo Sports noted that James debuted for Philadelphia in a 114-108 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, posting 10 points and five assists. PhillyVoice added that the star-filled starting lineup, which also featured Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe and Jaylen Brown, displayed offensive firepower but showed defensive lapses.

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October 11, 2026
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Celtics dominate 76ers in preseason blowout as new addition shines
Celtics dominate 76ers in preseason blowout as new addition shines

MassLive.com • 11 Oct 02:30

Boston routed Philadelphia 144-106, with bench player Payton Pritchard scoring 25 points and new acquisition Paul George contributing defensively.

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October 09, 2026
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LeBron James scores 10 points in 76ers preseason loss to Nets
LeBron James scores 10 points in 76ers preseason loss to Nets

NBC Sports Philadelphia • 09 Oct 02:07

LeBron James logged 10 points, five assists and four rebounds in his Philadelphia 76ers preseason debut as the team fell 114-108 to the Brooklyn Nets.

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Sixers' star-filled starters debut in preseason loss, showing promise and challenges
Sixers' star-filled starters debut in preseason loss, showing promise and challenges

PhillyVoice • 09 Oct 02:06

LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Jaylen Brown combined for a 114-108 exhibition defeat, displaying offensive firepower but also defensive lapses and chemistry issues.

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LeBron James facilitates 76ers in preseason loss to Nets
LeBron James facilitates 76ers in preseason loss to Nets

Yahoo Sports • 09 Oct 00:59

LeBron James debuted with Philadelphia, playing a point-forward role and recording 10 points and five assists in a 114-108 preseason defeat to Brooklyn.

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October 03, 2026
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LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey showcase chemistry in Sixers scrimmage
LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey showcase chemistry in Sixers scrimmage

Bleacher Report • 03 Oct 19:25

LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey linked up for an alley-oop dunk and a transition three during the Philadelphia 76ers' annual Blue and White scrimmage ahead of the preseason.

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