76ers smother Celtics in Game 5, Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey get historic numbers
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5, staving off elimination in the NBA Playoffs behind strong performances from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Embiid scored 33 points and recorded eight assists despite a leg injury, while Maxey added 25 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. The win keeps the 76ers alive in the series with a chance to force a Game 7 at home. Both players reached historic milestones with their stat lines in the postseason victory.
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