Embiid drops 33, Celtics go ice cold after halftime as Sixers extend series
Joel Embiid scored 33 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 113-97, forcing a Game 6 in the playoff series. The Celtics struggled offensively after halftime, particularly from three-point range. Philadelphia outscored Boston 28-11 in the fourth quarter to pull away. The series now heads back to Philadelphia for the next game.
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