Embiid 33 Lifts 76ers Past Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 Sport By lines April 29, 2026 The Philadelphia 76ers staved off elimination with a 113-97 Game 5 win over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Joel Embiid scored 33 points to lead a fourth-quarter rally at TD Garden. The Boston Celtics lead the Eastern Conference First Round series 3-2. Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday in Philadelphia. Embiid Powers 76ers Comeback From 13-Point Deficit Joel Embiid scored 18 points after halftime for the 76ers in Game 5. Embiid finished 12 of 23 from the field and 9 of 10 from the free-throw line. Embiid added 8 assists, 4 rebounds, and 1 block in the 113-97 win. Joel Embiid played his second game back from an emergency appendectomy. The Boston Celtics led 63-50 in the third quarter at TD Garden. The 76ers cut the deficit to 86-85 entering the fourth quarter. Paul George opened the fourth with a 3-pointer for an 88-86 76ers lead. Philadelphia outscored Boston 28-11 in the final period to seal the win. Tyrese Maxey added 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists for the 76ers. Paul George recorded 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists in Game 5. Quentin Grimes added 18 points off the bench on 4-of-7 shooting from 3-point range. Philadelphia shot 50 percent from the field in the win. Jayson Tatum recorded 24 points, 16 rebounds, and 4 assists for the Celtics. Jaylen Brown added 22 points but shot 9 of 23 in Game 5. Boston shot 11 of 39 (28 percent) from 3-point range as a team. The Celtics offense scored 11 points in the fourth quarter. Related Sports Coverage Celtics Rout 76ers 128-96, Take 3-1 Series LeadTatum, Brown Combine for 50 as Celtics Win Game 3Brunson 39 Lifts Knicks Past Hawks 126-97 in Game 5 Source: Yahoo Sports via Jason Owens.
