Celtics – 76ers 125-120 · Preseason
Hugo González shoots 60% in Celtics preseason win over 76ers
Hugo González posted an efficient shooting night in the Boston Celtics preseason exhibition against the Philadelphia 76ers. He scored 21 points on 6 of 10 shooting (60.0%).
Field goals: 6/10
Three-pointers: 3/7
Free throws: 6/8
The Celtics won 125-120.
The performance came in 20 minutes, well above the 14.6 minutes he averaged last season. Scoring 21 points far exceeds his 3.9 points per game in 2025-26. His 60 percent field-goal rate also tops the 47.6 percent he shot last season, and his three-point conversion of three of seven (about 43 percent) is higher than the 36.2 percent he recorded in 2025-26.
While on the floor, his team outscored the opponent by two points. He also contributed four rebounds (one offensive, three defensive), three assists, one steal and two personal fouls without committing a turnover.
The balanced line of points, rebounds and assists shows a well-rounded contribution in a game that does not affect the Celtics official record. González’s strong shooting and clean ball handling provide a positive sign as the team evaluates its roster ahead of the regular season.
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- Luka Garza · 13 PTS
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