The Philadelphia Sixers started the season on a high, winning 4-0, but things haven’t been good lately as they lost 4 of their last 6 matchup. Now, they face the Boston Celtics, who are traveling to Philadelphia for a classic Eastern Conference showdown on Tuesday night. Celtics, at 5-6, aren’t any better, so this matchup becomes even more significant as both teams look to build momentum in the early season. The Sixers, though, would like to use their home advantage, but that depends on how their star, Joel Embiid, plays.

Is Joel Embiid playing tonight against the Boston Celtics?

Joel Embiid has been officially ruled out for the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the Boston Celtics. Embiid remains on the team’s injury report, extending his absence from Sunday’s game for rest. His time off is part of a planned load management program to help him recover from his knee issue and maintain his long-term health this season.

According to reports, Joel Embiid is being evaluated by team doctors for right knee soreness. The team is carefully managing his minutes following offseason left knee surgery.

Embiid has appeared in six of the team’s first ten games this season, averaging 19.7 points and 5.5 rebounds in approximately 23 minutes per contest. With Joel Embiid still out, attention now turns to the other key players who remain sidelined.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics injury report for Nov. 11

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without four players for this rivalry game. Besides Embiid, Paul George remains out as he continues to recover from a knee injury and has not yet made his season debut. He is joined on the sidelines by forwards Dominick Barlow, who is out with an elbow issue, and Johni Broome, who is dealing with an ankle sprain.

The Boston Celtics continue to play without their superstar forward, Jayson Tatum, who is out long-term while recovering from Achilles surgery. The only other player on their report is Sam Hauser, who is listed as probable to play despite managing a right wrist sprain. His expected availability provides depth to Boston’s rotation.

Predicted lineups for 76ers vs Celtics for Nov. 11

Note: These are projected starting lineups based on recent games and injury reports. Official lineups are announced approximately 30 minutes before tipoff.

Where to watch the 76ers vs the Celtics game?

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Time: 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Where to Watch: The game will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock. It can also be streamed live on Fubo for in-market viewers.

Match preview and what to expect

The Philadelphia 76ers enter this contest with a 6-4 record but are looking to bounce back from a surprising 111-108 home loss to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Tyrese Maxey has been carrying the offensive load, scoring 33 points with seven assists in that defeat. The team averages 122.4 points per game and shoots 38.5% from three-point range, ranking sixth in the league.

The Boston Celtics arrive with a 5-6 record after securing a 111-107 road victory against the Orlando Magic on Sunday. Jaylen Brown led that effort with 27 points, while Derrick White contributed 21 points. The Celtics average 112.8 points per game but struggle from beyond the arc, shooting just 32.2% from three-point territory this season.

Though Joel Embiid is still out, the Sixers hold the advantage in this matchup, as they are playing at home. Their offensive firepower, combined with Boston’s shooting struggles and continued absence of Jayson Tatum, should lead to a 76ers victory, but never rule out the historic franchise Celtics out early.