The Celtics lost to the 76ers on opening night when Tyrese Maxey (right) scored 40.
The Celtics lost to the 76ers on opening night when Tyrese Maxey (right) scored 40.Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff
Tuesday’s Celtics-76ers game in Philadelphia is already the third meeting this season between the Atlantic Division rivals.
They squared off on opening night in Boston, where the Sixers escaped with a 117-116 victory. The Celtics claimed the rematch in Philadelphia on Halloween with a one-point win of their own, 109-108.
In the first matchup, Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points and VJ Edgecombe added 34 — the third-most ever in an NBA debut. The No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft quickly earned the respect of Celtics guard Derrick White.
“For a rookie to come in, first game, and put up (that many points) was impressive,” said White. “I don’t know if I’ve ever seen someone have that in their debut. He had a really good game.”
Can the Celtics quiet Edgecombe and Maxey? Here’s your preview.
When: Tuesday, 8 p.m.
Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia
TV, radio: NBC, NBCSB, Peacock, WROR-FM 105.7
Line: Philadelphia -1.5. O/U: 230.5.
CELTICS
Season record: 5-6. vs. spread: 4-7. Over/under: 5-6
Last 10 games: 5-5. vs. spread: 4-6. Over/under: 4-6
76ERS
Season record: 6-4. vs. spread: 7-2, 1 push. Over/under: 7-3
Last 10 games: 6-4. vs. spread: 7-2, 1 push. Over/under: 7-3
TEAM STATISTICS
Points per game: Boston 112.8, Philadelphia 122.4
Points allowed per game: Boston 110.4, Philadelphia 118.5
Field goal percentage: Boston .449, Philadelphia .473
Opponent field goal percentage: Boston .444, Philadelphia .475
3-point percentage: Boston .327, Philadelphia .385
Opponent 3-point percentage: Boston .359, Philadelphia .348
Stat of the day: Tyrese Maxey comes in averaging 33.2 points — second in the league.
Notes: Sam Hauser is probable to play with a wrist sprain. ... Philadelphia is coming off a 111-108 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday — the team’s third loss in four games. Maxey and Edgecombe combined to shoot just 13-of-35 from the field with eight turnovers between them. ... Philadelphia guard Jared McCain continued to struggle in his return from knee and hand injuries, as he went scoreless in a nine-minute run. ... Anfernee Simons has been up-and-down since coming over in an offseason trade with the Trail Blazers. However, he is coming off a 25-point performance — matching his season high — in Sunday’s 111-107 triumph over the Magic. Read more here. ... Simons and Luka Garza (16 points on 7-of-8 shooting) gave the Celtics a big lift Sunday with the starters struggling across the board. Brown and White combined for 48 points, but neither shot efficiently. The other three Boston starters combined for 13 points.
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Katie McInerney can be reached at katie.mcinerney@globe.com. Follow her on Instagram at @katiemac.sports.