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Celtics drop Game 5 to Sixers, series heads back to Philly for Game 6

By Boston25News.com Staff
Philadelphia 76ers v Boston Celtics - Game Five BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter in Game Five of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoff at TD Garden on April 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
By Boston25News.com Staff

The Boston Celtics fell 113–97 to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of their first-round series Tuesday night, despite a near triple-double from Jayson Tatum.

Boston struggled offensively, shooting just 11-of-39 from three. Philadelphia got big production from Joel Embiid (33 points) and Tyrese Maxey (25 points, 10 rebounds).

Game 6 of the Sixers-Celtics series will be on Thursday night in Philadelphia. The Celtics still lead the series 3-2.

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