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Celtics Lead 3-1, Face Returning Embiid in Game 5

4/29/2026

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Celtics Host 76ers

Boston Celtics host Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at TD Garden, leading 3-1.
Celtics are 11.5-point favorites (-550) versus the 76ers (+410) with a 213.5-point over/under.
Center Joel Embiid, cleared after an appendectomy, is probable after 26 points and 10 rebounds in Game 4.
Forward Jayson Tatum's 30-point, 11-assist night and Boston’s 45% three-point shooting (24-of-53) helped it out-rebound Philadelphia 51-30.

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Towns Triple-Double

Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks recorded his first playoff triple-double in Game 5.
The Celtics-76ers Game 5 will air on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Fans can stream the broadcast through FUBO’s free trial or any platform that carries ESPN.
Experts rank the New York Knicks as Boston’s toughest Eastern Conference challenger because of a deeper roster and stronger defense.

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Celtics Host 76ers

Boston Celtics host Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at TD Garden, leading 3-1.
Celtics are 11.5-point favorites (-550) versus the 76ers (+410) with a 213.5-point over/under.
Center Joel Embiid, cleared after an appendectomy, is probable after 26 points and 10 rebounds in Game 4.
Forward Jayson Tatum's 30-point, 11-assist night and Boston’s 45% three-point shooting (24-of-53) helped it out-rebound Philadelphia 51-30.

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