‘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.
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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.
Joel Embiid Gets Major Praise for Dominating 76ers-Celtics Game 5
Despite trailing for a long portion of the Game 5 matchup against the Boston Celtics, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers flipped the script late in the game and came away with a second road win in the first-round series. Joel Embiid was back for the second time after spending the last couple of weeks […] The post Joel Embiid Gets Major Praise for Dominating 76ers-Celtics Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.
76ers star Joel Embiid reveals keys to getting back to Boston for Game 7
The Philadelphia 76ers successfully extended their season on Tuesday night, coming into Boston and getting a huge 113-97 upset win in Game 5 against the Celtics on the road. Now, Philly cuts the Celtics’ series lead to just 3-2 and will head home for a Game 6 in the City of Brotherly Love. A win […] The post 76ers star Joel Embiid reveals keys to getting back to Boston for Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Joel Embiid had injury scare in Game 5 vs. Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers came into Game 5 needing a win against the Boston Celtics to avoid elimination, but for a moment all their attention was on star big man Joel Embiid who left the game briefly due to an injury scare. Joel Embiid sustained an apparent knee injury late in the third quarter of Game […] The post Joel Embiid had injury scare in Game 5 vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Joel Embiid exits Game 5 with a concerning knee injury
It is Groundhog Day all over again for Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers star center Embiid had to leave Game 5 against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday due to an apparent knee injury. In the third quarter at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., Embiid rotated over to defend a drive by Boston’s Jaylen Brown. The … The post Joel Embiid exits Game 5 with a concerning knee injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Joel Embiid Has Knee Injury Scare in 76ers-Celtics Game 5
As the Philadelphia 76ers looked to form a comeback against the Boston Celtics in the second half, the star center, Joel Embiid, injured his knee. With a little over four minutes left to go in the third quarter, Embiid bumped knees with a defender. Embiid was clearly shaken up after the play, and it wasn’t […] The post Joel Embiid Has Knee Injury Scare in 76ers-Celtics Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Sends Message About Lottery Proposal
The NBA Draft Lottery will be different starting next offseason.
Celtics Announce Starting Lineup Decison For Series-Clinching Game 5 Vs 76ers
The Boston Celtics announced their starting lineup decision for the potential series-clinching Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers. The post Celtics Announce Starting Lineup Decison For Series-Clinching Game 5 Vs 76ers appeared first on HEAVY.
76ers Called Out for Joel Embiid Concern Before Game 5 vs Celtics
Going into Games 3 and 4 against the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers listed Joel Embiid as doubtful. Roughly two weeks after getting diagnosed with appendicitis, leading to surgery, Embiid was working on getting cleared for action. In Game 3, Embiid did not get cleared. He was ruled out, and started eyeing the next one. […] The post 76ers Called Out for Joel Embiid Concern Before Game 5 vs Celtics appeared first on HEAVY.