Celtics and 76ers face off in Game 5 of NBA playoff series

17 articles · Updated · NESN · Apr 28

Boston leads the series 3-1 after a 128-96 win in Game 4, with Payton Pritchard scoring 32 points and Jayson Tatum posting a double-double.
Game 5 tips off at 7 p.m. ET on April 28 at TD Garden, airing on ESPN and streaming via the ESPN app. The Celtics can clinch a spot in the conference semifinals with a win.
Philadelphia must win to avoid elimination, while Boston could secure extra rest before facing either Atlanta or New York in the next round. The NBA Playoffs continue with key dates through June.

Can the 76ers overcome their dismal 0-18 history when trailing 1-3 against a perfect 32-0 Celtics team?

Can Boston's defense finally shut down the 76ers, or will their complacency from Game 2 reappear?

Will Payton Pritchard's breakout continue, or can the 76ers' superstars answer in a must-win Game 5?

How will Joel Embiid's health hold up against the Celtics' physicality in a must-win playoff atmosphere?

Is this Game 5 the last stand for the expensive Embiid-George era in Philadelphia if they lose tonight?

How will controversial referee James Williams impact the flow and outcome of this high-stakes elimination game?