10 Takeaways from the Celtics Deflating Game 5 loss to 76ers

The Boston Celtics lost Game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference First Round playoff series to the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden on April 28, 2026, blowing a 13-point halftime lead. The Celtics were outscored dramatically in the fourth quarter, with the 76ers cutting the lead to 86-85 before pulling away. The loss was a missed opportunity for Boston to clinch the series at home.