Sixers' preseason finale

The Sixers played their final preseason game against Boston Celtics on October 17, 2026.

Joel Embiid's scoring

Embiid scored a team-leading performance with a thunderous one-handed dunk he could not make last year.

Embiid on sacrifice

Embiid said he doesn't believe in sacrifice, saying players should do what they do best with support from teammates.

“I’m against the concept of sacrifice. I think the way I explained it is, do what you do best, and we’re going to support you.”

LeBron James' passing

James improved his passing with fewer turnovers, helping the Sixers' transition offense.

Nurse on passing

Coach Nick Nurse said the Sixers need to be more sure of their passes while playing fast.

“I think we want to play fast and I think there has been a little bit of carelessness, or sloppiness might be a better word.”

Jaylen Brown on rebounds

Brown grabbed eight rebounds, seven on the defensive glass, to help the Sixers rebound.

Brown on defense

Brown said the Sixers need to be the harder crashing team to win margins in rebounds.

“Got to get in the fight. Get on the glass. Boston does a good job. They teach that to crash hard.”

Brown's adjustment

Brown has adjusted to Philadelphia, the city, and the team's system over the past three weeks.

Sixers' transition focus

The Sixers aim to create a lethal transition offense with James as the quarterback.

Nurse on turnovers

Nurse said no, he won't live with more turnovers for faster play.

“I think, that no is my answer to that.”

Embiid's dunk

Embiid joked he thought he would never dunk again after a successful one-handed slam.

“I thought I would never dunk again. Yeah, I guess I don't know what happened.”

James' passing impact

James' passing has become a key part of the Sixers' offensive strategy.

Preseason challenges

The Sixers faced turnover issues but improved their passing and transition play.

Next game

The Sixers will play the New York Knicks on Tuesday, October 18, 2026.