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Celtics first quarter vs 76ers was test run for who fits next to Jayson Tatum The Boston Celtics went an unorthodox route to start their game against the Philadelphia 76ers, which was likely by design.

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Luka Garza - Leaves Saturday's game late Garza (nose) went to the locker room late in the fourth quarter of Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Bobby Manning of CLNS Media Network reports.

Impact Garza took an inadvertent elbow to the nose from teammate Chris Cenac, and the former was taken to the locker room shortly thereafter. Assuming Garza doesn't return, he'll end his night with eight points (4-9 FG), seven rebounds and one assist over 11 minutes.

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Paul George ready to help Jayson Tatum 'be in that MVP conversation' in 1st season with Celtics Paul George isn't interested in being "the guy" with the Celtics. He said he wants to help Jayson Tatum "be in that MVP conversation."

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Did we FORGET how GOOD Tatum is?👀🔥

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Neemias Queta - Available Saturday Queta (rest) is available for Saturday's game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Queta didn't play against the Cavaliers on Thursday, but there's no indication that he won't be available for Saturday's game. Mitchell Robinson (rest) is starting at center, so Queta will come off the bench against Philadelphia.

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Sam Hauser - Available Saturday Hauser (rest) is available for Saturday's preseason contest against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Hauser didn't play in the preseason win over the Cavaliers on Thursday, but he'll be able to log minutes off the bench in this contest. Hauser has a strong grip on a rotation spot, and a strong showing in preseason could boost his chances to earn consistent playing time once the regular season starts. He's projected to open the season as the backup small forward behind Paul George.

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Hugo González - Headed to bench Gonzalez will come off the bench in Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact After sitting out the Celtics' preseason opener, Jayson Tatum (rest) and Paul George (rest) are back and starting, so Gonzalez will shift to a reserve role. Gonzalez averaged 3.8 points and 3.2 rebounds as a reserve last season.

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Devin Carter - Won't play due to illness Carter (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's exhibition game against the 76ers, Jack Simone of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Carter played 25 minutes during Boston's preseason opener against Cleveland on Thursday, but the third-year pro is under the weather and not be available for Saturday's contest. His next chance to play is Wednesday against Charlotte.

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Ron Harper Jr. - Dealing with shoulder injury Harper (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Jack Simone of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Harper is working through right shoulder illness, which has prevented him from playing in each of the Celtics' first two preseason games. His next opportunity to play is Wednesday against the Hornets.

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Luka Garza - Back to bench role Garza is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Garza returns to the bench with Mitchell Robinson (undisclosed) getting the start at center. Garza provided 22 points (6-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks and two assists across 27 minutes in Thursday's 124-113 preseason win over Cleveland, and he's making a strong case to earn a spot in the rotation even if he'll compete with Neemias Queta and Robinson for playing time.

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Baylor Scheierman - Headed to bench Scheierman will come off the bench in Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Scheierman will return to a reserve role with Paul George (rest) set to make his Boston debut Saturday. As a reserve last season, Scheierman averaged 4.1 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.

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Derrick White - Starting Saturday White (rest) is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the 76ers on Saturday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact White and other prominent Celtics players like Jayson Tatum (rest) and Paul George (rest) will be on the floor for Saturday's exhibition contest. It'll be White's first preseason game as he gears up for Boston's regular-season opener against Detroit on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

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Mitchell Robinson - Available and starting Robinson (undisclosed) is starting in Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Robinson missed the previous preseason contest due to an undisclosed injury, but the big man will get the nod and start Saturday against a depleted 76ers team. Robinson is expected to be the defensive anchor in the Celtics' lineup when the regular season starts, but given his injury history, his workload should be monitored in the preseason.

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Mike Conley - Headed to bench Conley will come off the bench in Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Conley started in Thursday's exhibition with Derrick White (rest) unavailable, but White is back and starting, so Conley will return to a reserve role. The 38-year-old veteran will provide some emergency depth for the Celtics at the point guard position this season, but he's not expected to have a significant role in the rotation.

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Paul George - Playing Saturday George (rest) is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the 76ers on Saturday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact George will suit up in a Celtics uniform for the first time and face his former team in Saturday's exhibition contest. His playing time figures to be limited until the Celtics' regular-season opener against the Pistons on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

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Jayson Tatum - Starting Saturday Tatum (rest) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact The Celtics will be starting most of their regulars in this preseason contest, meaning Tatum will return to the hardwood after missing the previous game. It wouldn't be surprising if they monitor his workload, with the regular season right around the corner.

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Celtics post-Jaylen Brown vision was on full display in preseason victory The Boston Celtics never intended to replace Jaylen Brown's talent, but believed they could replace his impact. They showed it against Cleve...

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Payton Pritchard - Says he'll play Saturday Pritchard (rest) said he'll play in Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Most of Boston's regular players rested during the preseason opener, including Pritchard, but the veteran point guard will make his debut Saturday. He's coming off a career-best season during which he averaged 17.0 points, 5.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds across 79 regular-season games (50 starts).

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Kendrick Perkins continues to show he has no clue why the Celtics are good Celtics fans are tired of Kendrick Perkins' hot takes. Here is why his latest prediction that Boston will be a play-in team completely misse...

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Jayson Tatum's confident proclamation is music to Celtics fans' ears Jayson Tatum addressed his availability for back-to-backs this season in a recent interview, offering a promising update for Celtics fans.

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Neemias Queta on adding to his game & Mazzulla's message: 'Beginning of the iceberg' Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta discusses Joe Mazzulla’s motivational message this offseason and the new layers he's adding to his game.

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Jordin Canada - Double-doubles in Game 3 victory Canada contributed 19 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 11 assists and three rebounds in 38 minutes during Friday's 85-83 Game 3 win over the Liberty.

Impact Canada turned in an extremely efficient performance and got to the charity stripe frequently, finishing as Atlanta's third-leading scorer. The veteran floor general also paced all players in assists without committing a turnover, recording her third double-double across five postseason appearances in 2026. The Dream will head to the Finals for the first time since 2013, where they'll meet the winner of the Valkyries-Aces series.

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