Jayson Tatum’s injury has raised urgent questions over when he’ll be back for the Boston Celtics. Before his absence, he delivered elite two-way production through the first six games of the series, averaging 23.3 points, 10.2 rebounds and 6.8 assists, with efficient shooting including 36.5% from beyond the arc.
Joel Embiid made a major impact in Game 5, scoring 33 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 113-97. Tyrese Maxey added 25 as Philadelphia pulled off the convincing win to keep its playoff hopes alive. The series now shifts to Philadelphia for Game 6 on Thursday night.
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