Follow usThe Philadelphia 76ers came out on top against Boston Celtics 115-103 to take a 3-2 lead in the East Conference semifinals on Tuesday night.
game 5 is ours.
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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 10, 2023
Joel Embiid was the star of the show as he bagged home 33 points for his third consecutive 30-point game in the series. He also had 7 rebounds, 4 blocks and three 3-pointers.
Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points, 18 of which were 3-pointers, while James Harden added another 17, along with 10 assists and 8 rebounds.
Jayson Tatum was the highest scorer for Boston with 36 points, followed by Jaylen Brown with 24.
It was a pretty one-sided game as the Celtics were unable to keep up with the high pace, implemented by the 76ers. The Philadelphia team had a 21 points advantage at one stage in the fourth quarter.
Game 6 will be held on Thursday on Philadelphia soil, where 76ers have the opportunity to wrap up the series, whereas the Celtics will be looking for a repeat of last year, when their overcome a 3-2 deficit against the Milwaukee Bucks.
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