Joel Embiid, Sixers Overpower Celtics in Game 5

Joel Embiid, Sixers Overpower Celtics in Game 5
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) lays the ball in the basket past Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) in the first half during game five of the 2023 NBA playoffs at TD Garden, in Boston on May 9, 2023. Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Joel Embiid scored 33 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and blocked four shots to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 115–103 road victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Tuesday night.

Tyrese Maxey added 30 points and seven rebounds for Philadelphia, which leads the best-of-seven series 3–2. The 76ers can wrap up the series on Thursday, when Game 6 will be played in Philadelphia.