Celtics drop Game 5 to Sixers, series heads back to Philly for Game 6
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 113–97 in Game 5, staving off elimination and forcing a Game 6. Joel Embiid scored 33 points in his second game back from an appendectomy, leading a strong comeback after trailing by 13 in the third quarter. The Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum’s 24 points and 16 rebounds, struggled offensively in the fourth quarter, scoring only 10 points. The series returns to Philadelphia for Game 6 on Thursday night.
- ▪Joel Embiid scored 33 points to lead the 76ers to a 113–97 win over the Celtics in Game 5.
- ▪The 76ers overcame a 13-point deficit in the third quarter and closed the game on a 19–5 run.
- ▪Jayson Tatum recorded 24 points and 16 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown added 22 for Boston.
- ▪The Celtics shot just 3-of-22 in the fourth quarter after a strong start.
- ▪Game 6 will be played in Philadelphia, with the winner advancing to a potential Game 7 in Boston.
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