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Celtics Choke in Game 5, Series Now in Philly
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Boston Celtics Lose Game Five, Face Uphill Battle in Series
The Boston Celtics squandered a double-digit lead in the second half, losing Game five to the Philadelphia Seventy-Sixers 113-97. This defeat not only eliminated their chance to close out the series but shifted the pressure back onto them for Game six in Philly.
Jaylen Brown scored 22 points but shot poorly, while Derrick White struggled with just 6 points and weak defense. The Celtics offense faltered in the fourth quarter, scoring only 11 points and missing their last 14 shots. Jayson Tatum performed well on the boards, but the supporting cast failed to deliver when it mattered most.
With the series now in Philly, the Celtics must regain control. If Brown and White cant perform under pressure, this talented team may let a winnable series slip away.
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