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76ers Rout Celtics 113-97 Game 5; Embiid Returns Post-Appendectomy
4/29/2026
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Story summary
- The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5, extending the series.
- Center Joel Embiid, playing after an appendectomy, scored 33 points.
- Guard Tyrese Maxey contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds.
- Boston forward Jayson Tatum posted 24 points and 16 rebounds despite the Celtics scoring only 10 points in the fourth quarter on 3-of-22 shooting.
- Celtics president Brad Stevens earned his second NBA Executive of the Year award.
