76ers to play Celtics on Christmas Day in 2024-25 season, report says

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The new-look Philadelphia 76ers will take on the NBA champion Boston Celtics on Christmas Day in the 2024-25 season, The Athletic reported on Thursday night.

Last season, the Sixers played the Miami Heat on Christmas Day and lost, 119-113.

The Sixers and Celtics haven't played each other on Christmas Day since the 2018-19 season. In that game, the Sixers lost to Boston, 121-114, in overtime.

Both teams have changed plenty since that game several seasons ago, especially the Sixers.

Following the Knicks knocking the Sixers out of the playoffs, Philadelphia revamped its roster by signing nine-time All-Star Paul George to form a new big three with Joel Embiid and NBA Most-Improved Player Tyrese Maxey .

The Sixers also handed Maxey a massive contract extension , added Caleb Martin , brought back Kelly Oubre Jr., signed Andre Drummond and made plenty of other moves to round out their rotation.