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The Boston Celtics suddenly have a Joel Embiid problem they failed to finish off

The Philadelphia 76ers finally showed the version of this series that can make the Boston Celtics uncomfortable. Joel Embiid controlled the middle of the floor, Quentin Grimes punished help, Tyrese Maxey supplied pressure, and the defense stopped feeding Boston clean threes.

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Celtics played their worst basketball at the worst time. Can they respond?

BOSTON — To say that Tuesday’s Game 5 between the Celtics and 76ers was ugly is a massive understatement. The Celtics missed 14 consecutive field goals to close out the game, got outscored by 17 points in the fourth quarter, and watched their own fans file out with several minutes left in the ball game.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 29

10 Takeaways from the Celtics Deflating Game 5 loss to 76ers

Going into the fourth quarter of Game 5, the Celtics allowed the 76ers to get back into the game, cutting a 13 point halftime lead to 1 point at 86-85.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29

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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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

How many of the players to make the most three-pointers in a single playoff game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Boston Celtics News / AirJordanChronicles / April 29

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.

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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.

Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Jaylen Brown Hits Celtics With Hard Reality After Loss to 76ers

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.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Draft on SI / April 29

Assessing the Boston Celtics' Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

The Boston Celtics were supposed to be a team hovering around the late-lottery entering this season. That script was completely flipped on its head, as they once again proved to be a top team in the Eastern Conference.

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.

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.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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Magic may be without key player for crucial Game 5

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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.