Philadelphia 76ers Stun Boston Celtics in Game 5
76ers Win 114-112 in Thrilling Second-Round Matchup
Sixers Take 3-2 Series Lead
The Philadelphia 76ers shocked the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series on Wednesday night, emerging victorious with a thrilling 114-112 victory. The win gives the 76ers a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series, putting them one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to establish a significant lead. The Celtics held a narrow advantage for much of the first half, but the 76ers rallied to tie the game at 57-57 going into halftime.
The second half continued to be a tight contest, with multiple lead changes. The Celtics took a 112-109 lead with just over two minutes remaining, but the 76ers refused to give up. Tobias Harris hit a clutch three-pointer to tie the game with 30 seconds left, and the 76ers defense held strong on the Celtics' ensuing possession.
With just 4.4 seconds remaining, Tyrese Maxey hit a game-winning layup to seal the victory for the 76ers. The Celtics had a chance to tie the game at the buzzer, but Jayson Tatum's three-point attempt bounced off the rim.
Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 26 points, 19 rebounds, and 6 assists. James Harden added 25 points and 8 assists, while Maxey contributed 19 points. For the Celtics, Tatum finished with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, while Jaylen Brown scored 22 points.
Game 6 of the series will be played in Philadelphia on Friday night. The 76ers will have a chance to close out the series and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, while the Celtics will need to win to keep their season alive.
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