NBA Fans React to Celtics’ Blowout Preseason Win Over 76ers

After dominating the New Zealand Breakers by 55 points nearly a week ago, the Philadelphia 76ers got a taste of their own medicine in the preseason.

The Boston Celtics served them up a 50-point loss of their own.

The NBA Champions surely weren’t holding back on Saturday night.

50-point preseason W ✅#DifferentHere pic.twitter.com/FWAzNExNNS
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 13, 2024

Both teams missed key players, as the Celtics were without Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford. On the other side, the Sixers gave most of their veterans a night off as they entered the matchup fresh off of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves one night prior.

It was clear the presence of multiple All-Stars for Boston’s side played a big part in putting the Sixers away with a blowout victory.

NBA Fans React to the Celtics’ Dominance

@Celtics_Junkies: The Celtics preseason is going … as expected 🔥

The Celtics preseason is going … as expected 🔥 pic.twitter.com/fJOmmWqFAD
— Celtics Junkies (@Celtics_Junkies) October 13, 2024

@iinagelo: The Celtics might be the first team in NBA history that has depth that goes 20 men deep

The Celtics might be the first team in NBA history that has depth that goes 20 men deep
— Ian Inangelo (@iinangelo) October 13, 2024

@PerSources: Yeah the Celtics are cooking everyone this year lol

Yeah the Celtics are cooking everyone this year lol
— Per Sources (@PerSources) October 13, 2024

@lockedinjb: You know the NBA is back when you see the Celtics owning the 76ers

You know the NBA is back when you see the Celtics owning the 76ers pic.twitter.com/hVUAv3XNIE
— jb (parody) (@lockedinjb) October 13, 2024

Was It All Bad?

Missing three out of three All-Stars on night two of a back-to-back against the NBA Champions was always going to be a recipe for disaster for the Sixers.

Fortunately, a preseason record won’t mean anything in a week.

The exhibition schedule is there for two reasons. One, for proven players to get back into shape ahead of a long year. Two, for young players to develop and showcase their skills before spending more time on the bench when the games count for something.

This preseason has had all eyes on the rookie first-round pick, Jared McCain. The situation was the same in Boston on Saturday night.

@dan_olinger: Jared McCain rips Jayson Tatum clean on one end, then gets by Kornet w/ a scoop finish on the other

Jared McCain rips Jayson Tatum clean on one end, then gets by Kornet w/ a scoop finish on the other pic.twitter.com/KpfF3e95Qy
— Dan Olinger (@dan_olinger) October 13, 2024

@NBATV: The crossover and finish through contact for Jared McCain 💪

The crossover and finish through contact for Jared McCain 💪 pic.twitter.com/TJGYNdON4m
— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 13, 2024

@UsherNBA: Kid is tough!

Jared McCain 20 PTS vs BOS ⬇️

Kid is tough! pic.twitter.com/ZHbAo9vEze
— Brett Usher (@UsherNBA) October 13, 2024

@IAmNotACritic: Jared McCain better be in the rotation.

Jared McCain better be in the rotation.
— NotACritic (@IAmNotACritic) October 13, 2024

@whereisfenner: Jared McCain so tuff too bad he plays for Philly

Jared McCain so tuff too bad he plays for Philly
— 2024 CHAMPS 🍀💍 (@whereisfenner) October 13, 2024

With Tyrese Maxey out for the night, McCain picked up the opportunity to start, and he collected over 30 minutes of playing time.

The former Duke star led the Sixers in shots taken with 21 attempts. He struggled from three, knocking down just one of his eight attempts, but he finished the game with 20 points. It wasn’t an efficient scoring outing, but there were certainly impressive flashes in that department.

Defensively, McCain finished with three rebounds and three assists.