Celtics vs 76ers: the matchup, the stakes, the verdict

76ers, including TV and streaming options for Game 6 of the first-round series. Celtics vs 76ers has emerged this Friday as one of the stories drawing attention in Philippines.

Key facts

• 76ers, including TV and streaming options for Game 6 of the first-round series.
• The Celtics didn't earn a few extra days of rest after losing Game 5 of their first-round series against the 76ers.
• Game 6 between the Celtics and 76ers will be available to stream on Peacock.
• Before Game 5 of the Philadelphia 76ers’ first-round series against the Boston Celtics, it was fair to wonder if the Sixers were better off if Joel Embiid didn’t play.
• Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs.

What we know

Going deeper, the Celtics didn't earn a few extra days of rest after losing Game 5 of their first-round series against the 76ers.

On the substance, Game 6 between the Celtics and 76ers will be available to stream on Peacock.

Beyond the headlines, before Game 5 of the Philadelphia 76ers’ first-round series against the Boston Celtics, it was fair to wonder if the Sixers were better off if Joel Embiid didn’t play.

More precisely, here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs.

It is worth noting that after dropping Game 2, the Celtics responded with impressive wins in Games 3 and 4.

By the numbers

At this stage, Game 6 in Philly may come down to the Joel Embiid-Nikola Vučević matchup and Boston's ability to make its 3-pointers.

On a related note, Guided by Joel Embiid's 33, the 76ers go into Boston and come away with a gutsy Game 5 win to force the series back to Philly.

Going deeper, as important as Embiid’s return has been, this remains a make-or-miss series from 3-point range, especially for the Celtics.

On the substance, Game 5 came with the Celtics’ lowest 3-point rate of the series.

The wider context

On a related note, the Celtics weren’t as good at navigating screens in Game 5, and the Sixers were able to step into some critical jumpers as they outscored the Celtics, 40-16, over the final 14 1/2 minutes.

Going deeper, But the Celtics’ defense wasn’t much better without him, and they scored just 10 points on 17 possessions of the fourth before subbing out their starters with 2:16 left.

On the substance, Now, they will have to win Game 6 on the road in order to advance to the conference semifinals.

Beyond the headlines, Philadelphia avoided elimination behind a strong performance from Joel Embiid, who scored 33 points and dished out eight assists in the Sixers' Game 5 victory.

More precisely, Philly outscored Boston, 28-11, in the fourth quarter, stunning the TD Garden crowd.

The bottom line

• The Celtics didn't earn a few extra days of rest after losing Game 5 of their first-round series against the 76ers.
• Before Game 5 of the Philadelphia 76ers’ first-round series against the Boston Celtics, it was fair to wonder if the Sixers were better off if Joel Embiid didn’t play.
• Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs.