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The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are set for Game 6 of their first-round playoff series, which will tip off at 7:30 PM EDT on April 30th at the Wells Fargo Center
Magic Johnson counted out the Philadelphia 76ers too soon. The Los Angeles Lakers great thought the 76ers were on their way to getting dumped by the Boston Celtics in five games after Joel Embiid and company lost in Game 4 of the all-Atlantic Division first-round series. But the 76ers responded in Game 5 on Tuesday … The post NBA legend penned an apology after the 76ers’ Game 5 win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers found themselves in a difficult spot entering the fourth quarter of Game 5 against the Boston Celtics on the road. At halftime, the Sixers trailed 57-50. They were shooting just 42.5% from the field, compared to Boston’s 51.5%. The Celtics seemed to be in total control, as Joel Embiid […] The post Joel Embiid Makes NBA History With 76ers vs Celtics in Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.
The Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night in Game 5. Jayson Tatum and his team had the opportunity to close the Sixers out in Boston once again, but they fell flat in the end. In the second half, the Celtics lost control of the lead. Once the Sixers got out […] The post Jayson Tatum Admits Reason Behind Celtics’ Game 5 Collapse vs 76ers appeared first on HEAVY.
Joel Embiid came to the rescue for the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Facing elimination in Game 5 of their first-round series against Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., Embiid dominated the Celtics and scored 33 points on 12/23 shooting with 8 assists and 4 rebounds. The former NBA Most … The post Jayson Tatum had an honest reaction to Joel Embiid’s form in Game 5 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Boston Celtics were 12 minutes away from ending this series. Instead, they’re headed back to Philadelphia with the series suddenly feeling very different. After a Game 5 collapse at home, the Celtics failed to close out the Philadelphia 76ers and now face a pivotal Game 6 on the road Thursday night — a scenario […] The post Celtics Blow Chance to Close Out 76ers — Now Face High-Stakes Game 6 on the Road appeared first on HEAVY.
Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celticsfailed to close out their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. The Celtics entered Game 5 at TD Garden with a commanding 3-1 lead and the opportunity to punch their ticket in the next round. Brown struggled with his shot, going ...
The Philadelphia 76ers‘ 2025-2026 season is on life support. The run could’ve ended in Boston on Tuesday night in Game 5, which would’ve been a familiar feeling for Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Instead, the Sixers kept the season alive. While that comfort will last just one day, the 76ers can feel good about what […] The post Joel Embiid Gets Strong Endorsement From NBA Star After Beating Celtics appeared first on HEAVY.
Tyrese Maxey makes a blunt admission about the 76ers’ home struggles as they look to level the series after Game 5 win.
Joel Embiid delivered a dominant Game 5 performance to silence his critics and keep the 76ers alive in the series.
Magic Johnson thought the 76ers-Celtics series was over after Boston's 32-point win in Game 4.
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 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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joel Embiid battled through a mid-game knee injury to score 33 points and force a Game 6 against the Boston Celtics.
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.
