The Boston Celtics play host to the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden on Thursday evening.

This marks the second game of a back-to-back for the Celtics (17-6), as they are coming off a hard-fought loss in Indiana on Wednesday. However, they return home where they remain undefeated, with and 11-0 record. The Celtics are averaging 110.6 points per game but are holding opponents to 102.8 points per game, which is second fewest in the league. Kemba Walker leads the Celtics with team highs of 21.8 points and 5.1 assists per game. Jayson Tatum is averaging 21.1 points and team highs with 7.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. Jaylen Brown is averaging 20.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game. Marcus Smart (eye) missed Wednesday's contest and Gordon Hayward left the contest after being hit in the face, both are questionable for Thursday.

Meanwhile, the 76ers (18-7) have won three in a row and eight of their last 10 games. They have dropped two of their last three on the road, where they are 5-7 this season. They are averaging 109.6 points per game and are holding their opponents to an average of 103.5 points per game, which is fourth fewest in the league. The Sixers are shooting 47.5 percent from the field, and are averaging 26.8 assists per game, both of which are third best in the league. Joel Embiid leads the team with team highs of 22.0 points, 12.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. Ben Simmons is averaging 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and team highs with 8.4 assists and 2.3 steals per game. Tobias Harris is averaging 19.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.