Instant observations: Joel Embiid dominates, Sixers keep season alive with Game 5 win in Boston
PhillyVoice • • sports
Key Points:
- After a tough Game 4 loss, the Sixers responded with a 113-97 victory over the Celtics in Game 5 at TD Garden, forcing the series back to Philadelphia for Game 6.
- Joel Embiid overcame a slow start and physical limitations post-appendectomy to dominate in the second half, using his post play to create offensive opportunities and lead a critical 15-3 run.
- The Sixers improved their three-point shooting, with Quentin Grimes, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, and Andre Drummond hitting key shots, helping to outpace the Celtics from beyond the arc for the first time in the series.
- Philadelphia’s defense intensified in the fourth quarter, holding Boston to just 11 points—their lowest scoring quarter of the season—and securing the win through effort and energy.
- The series now returns to Philadelphia for Game 6, with the Sixers looking to build on their renewed toughness and offensive execution.
