Coverage dated October 16, 2026

Celtics-Sixers recap: Boston's bench closes out perfect preseason with OT win

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Chris Cenac Jr.

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    The Celtics’ starters sat out the preseason finale, but the bench did the job in OT vs. the 76ers’ star-studded lineup (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Hugo Gonzalez led the way with 21 points as the Celtics closed out a perfect preseason (4-0) with a 125-120 OT victory vs. the 76ers.

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