Joel Embiid scored 33 points and the 76ers easily took a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the host Celtics 115-103 on Tuesday.
BOSTON — Joel Embiid scored 33 points and the Philadelphia 76ers easily took a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the Boston Celtics 115-103 on Tuesday night.
It was the third straight 30-point game in the series for the NBA MVP Embiid, who also had seven rebounds, four blocks and three 3-pointers. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 36 points but was just 11 of 27 from the field. Jaylen Brown finished with 24 points.The previous two occasions the 76ers were in a second-round series that was tied 2-2, they were blown out in Game 5 — a 36-point loss to Toronto in 2019 and 35-point loss to Miami last season.Joel Embiid, who scored 33 points, blocks Jaylen Brown’s layup attempt during the 76ers’ 115-103 Game 5 win over the Celtics.
Philadelphia made a concerted effort to get the ball to Embiid in the post from the outset. He was able to knock down midrange jumpers, helping to open the floor for his teammates as Boston’s big men were pulled out of the paint.NBAE via Getty ImagesThe 76ers enjoyed an early rebounding advantage and had success with Embiid running pick-and-roll sets at Al Horford.
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