Joel Embiid turned in a fantastic Game 5 performance and the Sixers kept their season alive Tuesday night by beating the Celtics.

Joel Embiid, not even three weeks removed from an appendectomy, is probably not going to make up a meaningful portion of the difference between the Sixers and Boston Celtics. Game 5 is on Tuesday night in Boston,

The Celtics looked to be in position to put the Sixers away, but instead they're heading to Philadelphia for a Game 6

The Sixers’ franchise star turned in a massive performance in this one. Embiid struggled to find his range early in the game, going 0-for-5 from the three in the first half. He didn’t let that deter his confidence as he dominated in the post and mid-range all night long.

Thanks to a gutsy effort from Joel Embiid and a little bit of luck along the way, the Sixers are still swinging.

What you should knowThe 76ers are taking on the Celtics in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series in Boston Tuesday night. Here's how to watch and stream.The Celtics lead the series 3-1, and a win tonight would end the Sixers' season.

The Sixers are once again in a familiar place. After a 128–96 loss to the Celtics in Game 4, they now face elimination in their first-round series. As reported by NBC Sports Philadelphia, head coach Nick Nurse pointed to the team’s inconsistency,