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Embiid 33 Leads 76ers Past Celtics, Series 3-2

4/29/2026

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Summary

Embiid Leads Victory

On April 28, 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 113-97 at TD Garden in Boston.
Joel Embiid led Philadelphia with 33 points on 12-of-23 shooting, eight assists, and 39 minutes played.
The 76ers erased a 13-point third-quarter deficit with a 12-0 run and outscored Boston 28-11 in the fourth.
Boston still leads the series 3-2, with Game 6 set for Thursday night in Philadelphia.

Summary

Embiid Returns

Joel Embiid returned after a late third-quarter knee scare to finish Game 5 with 29 points, four rebounds and seven assists.
He had been listed as probable on April 28, 2026, just 17 days after his emergency appendectomy.
Boston entered the game with a clean injury report, naming no players doubtful or questionable.
FanDuel posted the Celtics at –11.5 points with –114 odds for Tuesday night.

History

Historical Context

On June 14 1998, Michael Jordan delivered the Bulls’ game-winning shot in an 87–86 Game 6 victory over the Utah Jazz, clinching Chicago’s sixth championship and ending the dynasty that had dominated the 1990s. His decisive play highlighted a recurring NBA trend: the health and performance of star players can dictate playoff outcomes, as seen throughout the era.

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Embiid Leads Victory

On April 28, 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 113-97 at TD Garden in Boston.
Joel Embiid led Philadelphia with 33 points on 12-of-23 shooting, eight assists, and 39 minutes played.
The 76ers erased a 13-point third-quarter deficit with a 12-0 run and outscored Boston 28-11 in the fourth.
Boston still leads the series 3-2, with Game 6 set for Thursday night in Philadelphia.

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