The Philadelphia 76ers rallied to defeat the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their playoff series, showcasing a dominant fourth quarter where they outscored Boston 28-11. Joel Embiid led the charge with 33 points and eight assists, delivering a standout performance just days after returning from an appendectomy. Key contributions also came from Tyrese Maxey and Quentin Grimes, the latter scoring 18 points and playing strong defense. The Sixers’ victory marks the largest road playoff win in NBA history for a team trailing entering the fourth quarter.
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