Elite talent, depth, and experience have been the cornerstone of the Boston Celtics' success under head coach Joe Mazulla. However, with a catastrophic end to the 2025 playoffs, supplemented by an injury to superstar Jayson Tatum and sweeping roster changes throughout the offseason, the Philadelphia 76ers have a key opportunity to chalk up an early statement win over their Eastern Conference rivals.
The Celtics have experienced some major departures in recent months, as a talented core of players, including Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Luke Kornet, have all joined other franchises, taking a wealth of experience and knowledge with them.