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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.
Deni Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers entered Game 5 of their first-round series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs looking to extend their season. Down 3-1 in the series, Portland knew it needed a big game from Avdija to see another game. Amid the fourth quarter of the contest, […] The post De’Aaron Fox hard foul on Deni Avdija draws boos in Spurs-Blazers Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
If the Los Angeles Lakers close out their series against the Houston Rockets, will Luka Doncic be available against the Oklahoma City Thunder? According to a new report, he's still far from suiting up for LA.
Stephen A. Smith was calm but direct in his answer when asked about what he felt when Lakers superstar LeBron James confronted him on the sidelines last season.
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.
It appears that the feud between Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero and Kendrick Perkins has taken a personal turn, as Banchero’s parents have gotten involved. Perkins recently aired his grievances with the Orlando Magic star following the Magic’s Play-In loss to the 76ers. “I am so sick and tired of Paolo Banchero. Because all he’s […] The post Paolo Banchero’s parents didn’t hold back on hate for Kendrick Perkins 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.
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.
The San Antonio Spurs were looking to advance to the second round as they hosted the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday for Game 5 of their first-round series in the playoffs. The Spurs only need one win to move to the conference semifinals after completing a 19-point comeback at Moda Arena […] The post Spurs’ Keldon Johnson shares priceless moment with teammates after accepting award appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jonathan Kuminga soars for a gravity-defying alley-oop finish early in Game 5 vs. the Knicks, sending the NBA world into a frenzy.
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.
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet headed to Madison Square Garden for date night to see the New York Knicks face the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference first-round series. The series is currently tied at two wins for each team, but as a die-hard Knicks fan, it was critical that Chalamet […] The post Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet have date night at Knicks Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
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.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić reportedly cleared a major hurdle as his potential Round 2 return date comes into sharper focus. The post Lakers Luka Doncic Clears Major Hurdle Toward Round 2 Return Date appeared first on HEAVY.
With their backs against the wall, the Houston Rockets have no choice but to remain defiant. They are only one loss away from being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight year, as they are down, 3-1, against the Los Angeles Lakers in their best-of-seven series. The Rockets saved their […] The post Jabari Smith Jr. believes Rockets are better than Lakers despite 3-1 deficit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced an official Austin Reaves injury update ahead of his potential return for Game 5 against the Rockets. The post Lakers Announce Official Austin Reaves Injury Update Ahead Of Game 5 Vs Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made sure the final word landed his way after the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns. The All-Star guard delivered a dominant 37-point performance in a 120-107 win to close the series, then followed it up with a viral moment off the court.The message came one day later. Gilgeous-Alexander posted an Instagram […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Trolls Dillon Brooks With ‘Cancun’ Message After Sweep appeared first on HEAVY.
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.
