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Jayson Tatum reacts to Celtics Game 5 loss as 76ers dominate fourth quarter to cut series lead behind Joel Embiid performance.
The Boston Celtics will try to close out their first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5. Boston won the past two games to take a 3-1 series lead. With one more win, the Celtics will advance to play the winner of the Atlanta Hawks-New York Knicks series.
Embiid had an appendectomy less than three weeks ago. You wouldn't have known it by his 33-point effort in Philly's Game 5 win over Boston.
The Philadelphia 76ers were named as a potential offseason suitor for Houston Rockets star forward Kevin Durant.