The Philadelphia 76ers took a 3-2 series lead against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals with a dominant 115-103 win in Game 5. The Celtics struggled with bad outside shooting and committed several dumb fouls, while the Sixers’ leading scorers had big, efficient nights. The win was unprecedented for the Sixers, who had never won a Game 5 on the road before, and puts them a home game away from having homecourt advantage through the NBA Finals.
Game 6 is set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET in Philadelphia, and the Celtics will need to get dirty to avoid elimination, according to The Athletic’s King. The Sixers, who were massive underdogs in this series, have exceeded expectations and are now in a strong position to advance.
Sources: The Athletic
