Embiid Overcomes Knee Injury to Lead 76ers to Season-Saving Game 5 Win

Joel Embiid delivered a signature playoff performance, recording 33 points, eight assists, and four rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 113-97 Game 5 victory over the Boston Celtics. Despite briefly exiting in the third quarter due to a left knee injury and playing just 19 days after an emergency appendectomy, Embiid returned to help overcome a 13-point deficit. His resilient effort limited Boston to 11 points in the final frame, extending the series while playing through significant pain.