Celtics Blow Game 5 With Disastrous Fourth Quarter Vs. 76ers

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown

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The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are headed back to Philly.

The Celtics led for most of Game 5 at TD Garden, but were unable to close out the 76ers on their home floor. They were outscored by 17 points in the fourth quarter and 23 points in the second half, coughing up a double-digit lead in the third quarter and losing 113-97.

It was the second straight ugly home loss for Boston, which also dropped Game 2 at TD Garden by a nearly identical score. The Celtics went cold in the second half of both games but completely unraveled in the fourth quarter on Tuesday, scoring just 11 points.

They were outplayed in almost every category and struggled on defense, allowing far too many open 3-pointers, much like Game 2.

Boston had no answer for Joel Embiid, especially in the second half. He led all scorers with 33 points while also notching eight assists and four rebounds. also had a big double-double with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while scored 18 points off the bench.