The 76ers are currently 10-19 on the road with a point differential of -5, while the Celtics have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home. Boston has won two out of three meetings this season and the past two by 8 and 20 points.

With Philadelphia dealing with injuries and Minnesota's defense struggling early in recent games, Douglas Farmer anticipates a high-scoring start at the Target Center.

Quentin Grimes was on the injury report heading into the matchup. According to the Sixers, Grimes is dealing with left bicep soreness. He joins a crowded report, which includes a handful of key players who won’t get the nod to play in Minnesota.