The Boston Celtics suffered a significant collapse during the fourth quarter of Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers, missing their final 14 shots and finishing with just 11 points, tying a franchise playoff record for fewest field goals in a fourth. Despite leading 86-85 going into the fourth, Boston was unable to execute, with Joel Embiid scoring 33 points for Philadelphia. Coach Joe Mazzulla and players Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown acknowledged the need for improvement as the Celtics head to Game 6 in Philadelphia with a chance to close the series. Brown emphasized the importance of learning from the defeat and maintaining the right mindset for the upcoming game.
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