Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following their preseason loss to the Boston Celtics.

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown will wait to make his first appearance as a 76er against his former team. The All-NBA guard was held out of the Sixers’ 144-106 preseason loss Saturday night at TD Garden, about three months after Brown was stunningly traded from Boston to its Eastern Conference rival in a blockbuster deal that sent Paul George and four draft picks from the Sixers to the Celtics.

A runaway start for the Boston Celtics turned into a tight finish. Al Horford led the Celtics early and late, with 26 points, eight

The Boston Celtics defeated the visiting Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night, grabbing a 106-99 victory against an important Eastern Conference foe. The Celtics now move to 39-16 on the season, with two more tilts against the Sixers remaining on the schedule.

The 2026-27 Cavaliers are opening the preseason against the Boston Celtics. The game will provide a peek at Peyton Watson and other new Cavs players.

Carter finished with 17 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Thursday's 124-113 preseason win over Cleveland.