MVP Joel Embiid and the Sixers push the Celtics to the brink of elimination after a commanding Game 5 performance. NBAPlayoffs
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and blocked 4 shots to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 115-103 road victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Tuesday night, May 9 .
The 76ers received 17 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds from James Harden, while Tobias Harris contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds.Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart were the only other Celtics who scored in double figures. Boston was within 11 points early in the fourth quarter, but Philadelphia went up 98-81 on an Embiid three-pointer with 8:33 to play.
Philadelphia led 33-26 after one quarter, then opened the second quarter on a 7-0 run. The Celtics closed the half with an 8-3 spurt but trailed 58-49 entering the third quarter.
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