Is Joel Embiid alright? Sixers star hit with major injury scare in Game 5 vs Celtics
Joel Embiid gave the 76ers a scare in Game 5 after a knee collision forced him briefly to the locker room. However, he returned quickly and delivered a dominant second half, finishing with 33 points to lead Philadelphia to a crucial win over Boston. The victory keeps the Sixers alive, cutting the series deficit to 3-2. With momentum shifting and Game 6 heading back to Philadelphia, Embiid’s health and performance remain central to their playoff hopes.
Joel Embiid gave the 76ers a scare in Game 5 after a knee collision forced him briefly to the locker room. However, he returned quickly and delivered a dominant second half, finishing with 33 points to lead Philadelphia to a crucial win over Boston. The victory keeps the Sixers alive, cutting the series deficit to 3-2. With momentum shifting and Game 6 heading back to Philadelphia, Embiid’s health and performance remain central to their playoff hopes.
