The Celtics and the 76ers are set to play each other in the upcoming NBA 2025-26 season game. Here is all about the schedule. Date, time, live stream and more.

Jared McCain is working on making his return to the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup. On Thursday, there were two positive developments regarding the young standout guard. For starters, the Sixers reportedly exercised the third-year option for the sophomore sharpshooter.

Preview the Philadelphia 76ers' NBA matchup with Boston, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.

Philadelphia has won its first four games in stark contrast to last season's 24-58 campaign - the team's worst season in nearly a decade. Of course, the Sixers were hammered by injuries in 2024-25, including long-term ailments for Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.

With Scheierman’s option picked up, the Celtics now have eight players under contract for next season, plus team options for Minott, Neemias Queta and Jordan Walsh. Boston will visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night in its first 2025 NBA Cup game.