Philadelphia 76ers defeat Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 to narrow series deficit
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Updated · ESPN · Apr 28
Philadelphia 76ers defeat Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 to narrow series deficit
12 articles · Updated · ESPN · Apr 28
Joel Embiid scored 33 points and Tyrese Maxey added 25 as the 76ers outscored Boston 28-11 in the fourth quarter in Boston.
The Celtics missed their final 14 shots, marking the longest such streak to end a playoff game since 2005, as Philadelphia forced a Game 6 at home.
After a blowout loss in Game 4, the 76ers cut their rotation to six players and showed renewed defensive intensity, keeping their playoff hopes alive with the series now at 3-2.
After a fourth-quarter collapse at home, how will the Celtics respond in Philadelphia?
Was the Sixers' stunning road win a true turning point or the Celtics' final mistake?
With Embiid not at 100%, is Tyrese Maxey the real key to a historic upset?
Can Joel Embiid's body survive this playoff war just weeks after major surgery?
Can the Sixers finally break a 44-year playoff curse against their greatest rival?
Are Embiid's and Tatum's rapid recoveries a medical triumph or a dangerous new precedent?