The Philadelphia 76ers kept their season alive Tuesday night behind a dominant performance from Joel Embiid, defeating their opponent 113-97 in Game 5 to extend the series.
Embiid delivered a clutch outing with the Sixers facing elimination, leading Philadelphia on both ends of the floor and helping fuel a must-win performance in front of the home crowd.
The 76ers came out with urgency and maintained control for much of the contest, building momentum early before pulling away in the second half. Philadelphia’s defense tightened when it mattered most, while Embiid’s leadership and offensive production helped the team keep its postseason hopes intact.
With the victory, the Sixers force the series to continue and now head into the next matchup looking to build on the momentum from Tuesday night’s win.
Philadelphia will need another strong performance as they attempt to keep their playoff run alive and fight their way back in the series.
