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NBA playoffs winners and losers: Joel Embiid's gutsy effort leads 76ers, Jalen Brunson takes control
Just 19 days removed from an emergency appendectomy, Joel Embiid had a remarkable performance to keep the 76ers' season alive
Joel Embiid scored 33 points and dished eight assists to lead the Sixers to a comeback victory over the Boston Celtics to stay alive and send the series back to Philadelphia.
Embiid returned to 'Process' form only 19 days after undergoing an emergency appendectomy. His 33 points and eight assists helped staved off elimination to send the series back to Philly.
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Payton Pritchard on how Boston Celtics prepared for Joel Embiid return
"Obviously he's a tremendous player and he can be a tough cover," he said. "But for us, it's focused on us and how we want to play.
Almost everyone had called time on the Philadelphia 76ers after the end of Game 4. Most felt Game 5 would end with the Boston Celtics going to the semifinals.