NBA · Friday, October 16, 2026
Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers: NBA start time, rest and research checklist
7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT). Game 1 of 12 on the NBA slate, with each team's last result, rest and next game.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
Boston Celtics played at Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) in the NBA. Final score: Boston Celtics 125, Philadelphia 76ers 120. Philadelphia 76ers had 5 full days off since the last game. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: Boston Celtics 125, Philadelphia 76ers 120
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Both teams: last result, rest and next game
Away
Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics won at home against Charlotte Hornets 114-93 on Wed, Oct 14. Full days off before this game: 1.
Next on the schedule: at Detroit Pistons on Tue, Oct 20 at 3:00 PM ET.
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Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers lost on the road at Boston Celtics 106-144 on Sat, Oct 10. Full days off before this game: 5.
Next on the schedule: at New York Knicks on Tue, Oct 20 at 7:00 PM ET.
- Philadelphia 76ers had 5 full days off since the last game.
- Rest edge to Philadelphia 76ers: 4 more days off than Boston Celtics.
Research checklist for Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers
Basketball markets are driven by minutes, usage and pace, and lineup news can change a number within hours, so the strongest habit is checking who is actually available before comparing prices.
- Check the final injury and availability reports for Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers close to the start.
- Check the final injury report and the expected starters before trusting a points or rebounds number.
- Compare each player’s minutes in recent games against the minutes the number implies.
- Look at pace and the likely game script: a lopsided game can cut starters’ minutes.
- Convert any price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Questions about this game
What time did Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers start on Fri, Oct 16?
Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers was scheduled for 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Friday, October 16, 2026. It was game 1 of 12 on the NBA slate.
What was the score of Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers on Fri, Oct 16?
Boston Celtics 125, Philadelphia 76ers 120 (final).
When did Boston Celtics last play before this game?
Boston Celtics won at home against Charlotte Hornets 114-93 on Wed, Oct 14.
When did Philadelphia 76ers last play before this game?
Philadelphia 76ers lost on the road at Boston Celtics 106-144 on Sat, Oct 10.
Is either team on a back-to-back in Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers?
Neither team is playing the second night of a back-to-back based on the schedule we read.
Does this page include odds or picks for Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers?
No. It is a schedule and research page built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. Use the DeepChamp AI app for line movement and player prop research.
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