Celtics Choke in Game 5, Head to Philly for Game 6

0:00On April 29, Boston Celtics blew a big chance to end their first round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers. They lost Game 5 at home, 1-13-97, forcing a decisive Game 6. The Seas had a double-digit lead in the second half, but washed advantage as Philly turned up the heat. Philadelphia stars took over down the stretch. Joel MB dropped 33 points with 8 assists, while Tyree's Maxi had 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals in. 43 minutes. The Sixers got balanced scoring that kept Boston on their heels. Celtic stars Jason Tatum and Jalen Brown combined for just 4 points in the fourth quarter. Tatum finished with 24 points and 16 rebounds, but shot poorly at 8 of 19 and missed key free throws late. Brown added 22 on 9 of 23 shooting. Tatum owned the tough night, saying the team needs to lift each other up since nobody's perfect. Only three Celtics hit double figures, with Peyton Pritchard adding 12 points and 6 assists.

1:03Philly's bench and row player stepped up Big Quinn Grimes with 18. Paul George at 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, plus. Rookie Vijay Edgecombs 10. Now Boston heads to Philly for Game 6 on Thursday, needing Tatum to bounce back and the team to find that clutch gene. The series hangs in the balance. Team coverage, powered by AI. This is Boston Celtics News today. I'm Corey with the story.