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Jayson Tatum had an honest reaction to Joel Embiid’s form in Game 5

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.

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Payton Pritchard Shares How Joe Mazzulla Shapes His Playoff Approach

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is a productive contributor off the bench, averaging 15.8 points in the series, and behind his approach is the influence of one person: head coach Joe Mazzulla.

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Jayson Tatum Gets Honest After Celtics Lose Game 5 to 76ers

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.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to record the most triple-doubles in one season since the NBA/ABA merger for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 29

“Magic” — Game 5 didn’t end how Celtics fans wanted, but they’ll be back

From my seat in press row at TD Garden, you can see the entire arena. The benches, the matchups, the way a possession starts to form before it fully develops.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

2 Celtics most to blame for disappointing Game 5 loss to 76ers

The Boston Celtics built a double-digit second-half lead in Game 5 and lost it. An 113–97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on their home floor not only squandered a chance to close out the series but also shifted pressure squarely back onto Boston heading into a pivotal Game 6.

Joe Mazzulla News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla reveals message to locker room after ugly Game 5 loss to 76ers

Joe Mazzulla is rarely flustered following a loss, and Tuesday night was no different. The 2023-24 NBA champion and 2025-26 Coach of the Year finalist maintained his usual stoic demeanor after the Boston Celtics’ 113-97 home defeat versus the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of their first-round playoffs matchup.

Jaylen Brown News / Total Pro Sports / April 29

Joel Embiid’s Injury Scare Continues as He Walks to Locker Room After Collision With Jaylen Brown

Joel Embiid sure can’t catch a break when it comes to injuries, especially in the regular season. And now, it looks like his injury woes have carried on to the NBA Playoffs as well.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

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.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 28

Six Reasons Boston Celtics Lost Game 5 to Sixers, Including 'Messing Around' Too Much

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics looked to be doing the thing everyone expected them to do, going up 13 in the third quarter, but they were out-scored 63-34

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28

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.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Boston Celtics News / AirJordanChronicles / April 29

Watch: Jaylen Brown Invites Foul Trouble After And-1 Dunk Assist to Neemias Queta

While Jaylen Brown and his team put up a strong display in Game 5 of the Boston Celtics vs the Philadelphia 76ers, the game ended in a 76ers victory. The Celtics star put his physicality and assist IQ on display, resulting in a flashy And-1 three-point play against the 76ers.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / April 28

Sixers stun Celtics to stay alive in series, force Game 6

Joel Embiid tossed in 33 points and added eight assists as the visiting Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination by beating the Boston Celtics 113-97 Tuesday in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 28

Celtics drop Game 5 at home, outplayed in the fourth by 76ers, 113-97

The Boston Celtics returned home to TD Garden Tuesday night to try and close out their first round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Boston led through three quarters, before the Philadelphia 76ers made a stunning comeback to take the lead at the start of the 4th quarter.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 28

Joel Embiid keeps 76ers alive with massive Game 5 effort

A limited Embiid was good enough to stave off elimination for the Philadelphia 76ers in their 113-97 win over the Boston Celtics.

Jalen Brunson's epic performance leads Knicks to series-leading win

Knicks seize control of series with Game 5 domination vs. Hawks

Magic may be without key player for crucial Game 5

Warriors' Draymond Green calls out NBA All-Star as 'soft'

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Jaylen Brown Off-Court News Announced Amid NBA Playoffs

Jaylen Brown has a large part to do with the Boston Celtics’ unexpectedly successful regular season. Before the start of the year, expectations were low for the Celtics due to Jayson Tatum recovering from a torn Achilles tendon.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 28

Philadelphia 76ers (1-3) at Boston Celtics (3-1) Round 1 Game 5 4/28/26

Philadelphia 76ers (1-3) at Boston Celtics (3-1) Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:00 PM ET First Round Game #5 Home Game #3 TV: ESPN Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 97.5 Fanatic, Sirius XM TD Garden Officials: James Williams, Kevin Scott, Brian Forte The Celtics look to close out their first round series as they host the Philadelphia 76ers for Game 5.

Brad Stevens News / Hoops Wire / April 28

Celtics’ Brad Stevens named NBA Exec of Year in vote of peers

The Boston Celtics weren’t supposed to be here. Not this year. Not after everything that hit them last summer. Didn’t matter. Brad Stevens just kept pushing the right buttons.

Payton Pritchard News / The Lead / April 28

The Celtics Must Continue to Trust Payton Pritchard

Payton Pritchard etched his name into Boston Celtics lore years ago with his 43-foot buzzer beater in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals. He then became the fourth Celtic to ever win the Most Improved Player Award in 2025.

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 28

Jaylen Brown Drops New Nickname for Teammate, Who Immeidiately Tries to Shut It Down

Baylor Scheierman has carved out a very nice role for himself in this second season with the Boston Celtics. He’s proven to be a very good defender, with size and foot speed to hang with most wings.

Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / April 27

Celtics return home with chance to finish off reeling Sixers

The Boston Celtics can close out the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the visiting Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 on Tuesday night. After splitting two games in Boston, the second-seeded Celtics took a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series by beating the seventh-seeded 76ers twice in Philadelphia.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 26

Joel Embiid's return not enough for 76ers in Game 4 loss to Celtics

Joel Embiid's return wasn't enough for 76ers in ugly Game 4 loss to Celtics

Joel Embiid made his 2026 playoff debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, and it did not matter one bit in their ugly 128-96 loss to the Boston Celtics.

Report: Billy Donovan wants one NBA head-coaching job

Jared McCain had the worst flop attempt of the NBA playoffs

NBA decides on punishments for Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 4 fight

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Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / April 23

Celtics’ Derrick White Wins 2025/26 Sportsmanship Award

Celtics guard Derrick White has own the Sportsmanship Award for the 2025/26 season, the league announced today (Twitter link). It marks the second straight year in which a Boston guard has won the award, with Jrue Holiday taking it home a year ago prior to being traded to Portland.