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Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups- Latest Update on Jayson Tatum, Paul George, and More

The 76ers are one of the four teams which are undefeated in the ongoing season.

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The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Boston Celtics for the opening game of the 2025 NBA Cup on Friday, October 31, at Wells Fargo Center, in Philadelphia. The 76ers handed a 139-134 defeat to the Washington Wizards in their most recent game. Following a disappointing and injury-riddled campaign in the previous season, the 76ers had a hot start to the 2025-26 season. They are one of the four teams to remain undefeated.

The Boston Celtics, on the other hand, didn’t enjoy much success in the previous NBA year. While they were hoping to repeat their championship heroics, the New York Knicks took them down in the conference semis and crushed their dreams. Adding to their woes, star Jayson Tatum suffered an Achilles tendon tear, which would keep him out for most, if not all, of the current season.

The Celtics have had an unfavorable start to the current campaign, where they suffered three losses in five games. They lost the first three games before taking down the New Orleans Pelicans and Cleveland Cavaliers in the next two games, respectively. Now that the Celtics have seemingly gotten into momentum, they would aim to continue it and defeat the 76ers to extend their win streak to three games.

That said, let’s get into the injury reports and predicted starting lineups as both teams gear up for the opening night of NBA Cup 2025.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Injury Report

Here’s a complete breakdown of the injury reports and expected starting lineups for the Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Paul George	SF	Knee	Out
Dom Barlow	PF	Elbow	Out
Jared McCain	SG	Thumb	Out

The 76ers continue to remain a bit short-handed for Friday’s encounter with the Celtics.

Paul George continues to remain out. He is recovering from an arthroscopic surgery on his left knee he underwent during the offseason.

Dominick Barlow will be out with a right elbow laceration. He will miss this game as well as the one against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.

Jared McCain will be out as he recovers from surgery to repair a torn UCL on right thumb.

Boston Celtics’ Injuries

Players	Position	Injury	Status
Jayson Tatum	PF	Achilles	Out

The Celtics have a clear injury report except Jayson Tatum, who, as stated, will miss the most, if not all, of the ongoing season.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Predicted Starting Lineups

Philadelphia 76ers: Kelly Oubre Jr, Justin Edwards, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe

Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown, Josh Minott, Neemias Queta, Payton Pritchard, Derrick White

Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum

Paul George

Philadelphia 76ers

Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.