NBA playoffs winners and losers: Joel Embiid's gutsy effort leads 76ers, Jalen Brunson takes control
Joel Embiid delivered a dominant 33-point performance in his second game back from an appendectomy, leading the 76ers to a crucial win over the Celtics. Jalen Brunson scored 39 points, including 22 in the second half, to help the Knicks take a 3-2 series lead over the Hawks. The Spurs advanced to the second round after defeating the Trail Blazers in Game 5, with Victor Wembanyama contributing 17 points, 14 rebounds, and six blocks. Meanwhile, Atlanta's CJ McCollum was held to just six points, and Portland's Donovan Clingan struggled in a disappointing playoff exit.
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NBA playoffs winners and losers: Joel Embiid's gutsy effort leads 76ers, Jalen Brunson takes control Just 19 days removed from an emergency appendectomy, Joel Embiid had a remarkable performance to keep the 76ers' season alive By Brad Botkin , James Herbert & Sam Quinn Apr 29, 2026 at 12:30 am ET • 6 min read Imagn Images The Philadelphia 76ers kept their season alive Tuesday night with a gutty road win over the Boston Celtics. On the heels of an ugly Game 4 loss at home, Philadelphia responded with a dominant second half -- particularly from Joel Embiid in his second game back after an emergency appendectomy. Elsewhere in the East, the New York Knicks took control of their series with the Atlanta Hawks with a commanding 126-97 win over the Atlanta Hawks at home.
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