The Philadelphia 76ers are set to face the Boston Celtics, but All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey will sit out due to the back-to-back schedule. In his absence, Jeff Dowtin Jr. and rookie Jared McCain will take the floor.

Maxey has been impressive in the preseason, averaging 18 points in under 20 minutes across two games. He showcased his scoring ability against the Minnesota Timberwolves, finishing with 21 points. The Sixers are optimistic about Maxey's continued development as a cornerstone player for the franchise.