Joel Embiid Claps Back at ‘Lazy’ Label After Historic Performance in Game 5
Joel Embiid delivered a dominant Game 5 performance to silence his critics and keep the 76ers alive in the series.
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Magic Johnson Issues Apology to 76ers After Win Against Celtics
Magic Johnson thought the 76ers-Celtics series was over after Boston's 32-point win in Game 4.
Jayson Tatum Keeps It Honest About Late-Game Struggles After Tough Finish vs. 76ers
Jayson Tatum addressed Boston’s late-game struggles after a Game 5 loss as the 76ers surged behind Joel Embiid to force a Game 6 in the series.
Jayson Tatum Gets Honest After Celtics Lose Game 5 to 76ers
Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics could not close out the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. They fell 113-97 at TD Garden, forcing Game 6 in their first-round NBA playoffs series. Boston held a double-digit second-half lead but surrendered it in stunning fashion. Joel Embiid led all scorers with 33 ...
Joel Embiid's Emotional Message After 76ers Beat Celtics in Game 5
Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid refused to let his season end Tuesday. The 32-year-old center rallied his team to a stunning 113-97 road victory over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Game 5. Philadelphia fought back from a 13-point third-quarter deficit to stun Boston on their home ...
76ers’ Joel Embiid sends huge message to Celtics with confident claim after Game 5
Joel Embiid looked dominant in his second game back from an emergency appendectomy, carrying the Philadelphia 76ers past the Boston Celtics, 113-97, in Game 5 at TD Garden on Tuesday to stay alive in their first-round series in the playoffs. Embiid toyed with every defense thrown at him by the Celtics. He finished with 33 […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid sends huge message to Celtics with confident claim after Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
2 Celtics most to blame for disappointing Game 5 loss to 76ers
The Boston Celtics built a double-digit second-half lead in Game 5 and lost it. An 113–97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on their home floor not only squandered a chance to close out the series but also shifted pressure squarely back onto Boston heading into a pivotal Game 6. After building a double-digit lead in […] The post 2 Celtics most to blame for disappointing Game 5 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla reveals message to locker room after ugly Game 5 loss to 76ers
Joe Mazzulla is rarely flustered following a loss, and Tuesday night was no different. The 2023-24 NBA champion and 2025-26 Coach of the Year finalist maintained his usual stoic demeanor after the Boston Celtics’ 113-97 home defeat versus the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of their first-round playoffs matchup. He does not believe the C’s […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla reveals message to locker room after ugly Game 5 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘We’re Not Perfect’ — Jayson Tatum Gets Candid After Celtics’ Troubling Game 5 Home Collapse vs. 76ers
Jayson Tatum admits the Boston Celtics are 'not perfect' after blowing a fourth-quarter lead to force a Game 6 against the 76ers.
76ers’ Nick Nurse saw ‘different confidence’ in surprise Game 5 hero
The Philadelphia 76ers live to see another day, as they staved off elimination in Game 5 of their first-round matchup against the Boston Celtics with an emphatic 113-97 victory. The majority of the headlines will be focusing on Joel Embiid and his masterful second-half performance that had the Celtics defense scrambling for answers, but the […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse saw ‘different confidence’ in surprise Game 5 hero appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Why Joel Embiid’s resurgence gives the 76ers chance to beat Boston
The Philadelphia 76ers looked as good as gone after Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. The No. 2 seed went into Philadelphia and put its foot down with a blowout win to take a 3-1 lead heading back to Boston, seeming poised to close things out. On Tuesday night, Joel Embiid channeled his inner Lee […] The post Why Joel Embiid’s resurgence gives the 76ers chance to beat Boston appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Joel Embiid understands NBA mortality amid 76ers’ championship push
It can be difficult to believe sometimes, but Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is already 32 years of age. Due to persistent injury problems, Embiid’s best days appear to be in the rearview mirror, but every now and then, he flashes why he can be such a dominant force when healthy. In Game 5, with […] The post Joel Embiid understands NBA mortality amid 76ers’ championship push appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Joel Embiid’s Injury Scare Continues as He Walks to Locker Room After Collision With Jaylen Brown
Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid headed to the locker room to get checked after bumping knees with Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown in the middle of game five.
The 32-game perfect Celtics streak that ended in Game 5 loss to 76ers
Everything seemed to be lining up for the Boston Celtics in their quest to finish off the Philadelphia 76ers to punch their ticket to the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. They had taken care of business in two games on the road, which gave them a 3-1 series lead heading into a pivotal […] The post The 32-game perfect Celtics streak that ended in Game 5 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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76ers’ Tyrese Maxey vows to get home fans a win in Game 6 vs. Celtics
Tyrese Maxey looked relieved as he talked to reporters after Game 5 on Tuesday. Who can blame him? The Philadelphia 76ers lived to see another day after they beat the Boston Celtics, 113-97, at TD Garden. The 76ers inched closer in their first-round series, 3-2, with a good chance to tie it as they return […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey vows to get home fans a win in Game 6 vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Even Jayson Tatum was impressed by Joel Embiid’s performance in 76ers-Celtics Game 5
Philadelphia 76ers pillar Joel Embiid had competed in the playoffs in seven different years prior to this postseason, and three of those trips ended at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Staring in the eyes of the Green Reaper once again, the superstar center refused to begin his offseason on Tuesday night. In just his […] The post Even Jayson Tatum was impressed by Joel Embiid’s performance in 76ers-Celtics Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘Sixers Not Done Yet’ — NBA World Reacts to Joel Embiid’s ‘Vintage’ Game 5 Performance After Playing Through Knee Injury
Joel Embiid battled through a mid-game knee injury to score 33 points and force a Game 6 against the Boston Celtics.
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum reacts to Payton Pritchard’s criticism after Game 5 loss to 76ers
The Boston Celtics could not finish off the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday after suffering a 16-point loss, 113-97, in Game 5 of their first-round series in the playoffs. Even the boisterous crowd at TD Garden failed to boost the Celtics, who were manhandled by the 76ers in the second half. Boston blew a 13-point lead […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum reacts to Payton Pritchard’s criticism after Game 5 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jaylen Brown pinpoints Celtics’ failure against Joel Embiid
The Boston Celtics failed to take down the Philadelphia 76ers and send them home for good on Tuesday night, falling 113-97 in a critical Game 5. Now, the Celtics will have to head back to Philly and try to close out the series in Game 6. Many pundits had written the 76ers off after they […] The post Jaylen Brown pinpoints Celtics’ failure against Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla explains players’ behavior in brutal 4th quarter vs. 76ers
Entering the second half, the Boston Celtics appeared to be in cruise control against the Philadelphia 76ers in a closeout Game 5 at TD Garden. They were defending the 76ers well, hitting their threes, and were executing smoothly on offense. Even as Joel Embiid got into a roll in the third quarter, the Celtics were […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla explains players’ behavior in brutal 4th quarter vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
76ers’ Nick Nurse speaks up on what got Joel Embiid going in must-win Game 5
The Philadelphia 76ers, after getting punked in their home court back on Sunday in a must-win Game 4, had to put up a huge response to avoid seeing their season come to an end at the hands of the Boston Celtics. What made this task even more difficult was that they had to save their […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse speaks up on what got Joel Embiid going in must-win Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
76ers’ Joel Embiid gives Celtics fans props for bringing energy in Game 5
The Philadelphia 76ers are not done yet. They went into hostile territory on Tuesday and upset the Boston Celtics, 113-97, in Game 5 to stay alive in their first-round collision in the playoffs. The 76ers stunned the crowd at TD Garden, with the All-Star trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George spearheading the […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid gives Celtics fans props for bringing energy in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
76ers’ Joel Embiid turns in vintage performance in Game 5 win over Celtics
They aren’t done yet! The Philadelphia 76ers came into TD Garden with their backs against the wall. Down 3-1 against the second-seeded Boston Celtics, Philly needed to pull out all the stops to get another game back in Wells Fargo Center. In their time of need, star center Joel Embiid came through with a vintage […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid turns in vintage performance in Game 5 win over Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.