Celtics vs 76ers: Embiid's Threat, Brown's Lockdown

0:00It's April 30th. This is Boston Celtics News today, Team News powered by AI. The Boston Celtics hold a 3-2 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers in their first round-play-off series, and they're gunning to wrap it up. Thursday night in Philly during Game 6. Superstar Jaylen Brown made it clear, the key is locking down Joel Embed if they want to advance. Embed set out the first three games recovering from an appendectomy, but he's returned with fire, dropping an average of 29.5. Embed's engraving seven rebounds over his two appearances while logging 36.5 minutes each time. Brown and the Celtics know the pressures on after Philly stole Game 5 on Boston's home floor, keeping their season alive and pushing toward a potential Game 7. In that Game 5 win, Embed dominated with 33 points on 12-23 shooting, plus 8 assists and 4 rebounds, taking. Charge from tip-off. Embed's offense fizzled in the fourth quarter, handing Philly the edge.

1:01With everything on the line Thursday, expect Embed to carry the load again, while Brown fights to contain him. This could go the distance or end, right there.