Joel Embiid returned from an emergency appendectomy to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 113-97 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their playoff series, scoring 33 points. Tyrese Maxey contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds, helping the Sixers avoid elimination after being down 3-1 in the series. Boston’s Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 46 points, but the Celtics struggled in the fourth quarter, scoring only 10 points. Game 6 will take place in Philadelphia, with the Celtics looking to eliminate the Sixers.
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