Best Social Media Reactions to Joel Embiid’s Game 5 Heroics vs Boston Celtics

• The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 5 on Tuesday
• Joel Embiid torched the Celtics in Game 5, scoring 33 points
• Fans took to social media to pay tribute to the Sixers center 

Joel Embiid stepped up big time on Tuesday, scoring 33 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a stunning 115-103 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their best-of-seven series.

Embiid’s explosion couldn’t have come at a better time for the Sixers, who moved within a win of the Eastern Conference Finals.

They now hold a 3-2 lead in the series against the Celtics, with Game 6 set to be played in Philadelphia.

Embiid is heating up 

Embiid has now recorded back-to-back 30-point outings in this playoff series.

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He scored 34 points in Game 4, helping the 76ers knot the series at 2-2.

Embiid continued his dominance in Game 5, shooting 10 of 23 from the field, including 3 of 7 from beyond the arc.

The Cameroonian big man also had seven rebounds, four blocks, and three assists in Game 5, per ESPN.

Fans react to Embiid’s performance

NBA fans took to social media to pay tribute to Embiid after his spectacular performance in Game 5.

Many fans said Embiid showed why is deserving of the MVP award after his 33-point showing on Tuesday.

Some fans highlighted Embiid's defense, particularly his block in the fourth quarter.

Some fans marveled at Embiid’s recovery as he showed no signs of the knee injury he suffered in the first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets.

Maxey delivers in Game 5

It wasn’t just Embiid who delivered a masterful performance in Game 5.

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Tyrese Maxey also had a spectacular performance on Tuesday night, scoring 30 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and dishing out three assists.

He shot 10 of 21 from the floor, including 6 of 12 from the 3-point area.

Randle questions Knicks’ mentality

Sports Brief recently reported on Julius Randle questioning the Knicks’ mentality following their loss in Game 4.

The Heat took a 3-1 lead in their series after beating the Knicks 109-101 on Monday night.

Miami outrebounded New York 44-35 in Game 4, with the Heat grabbing seven offensive boards in the fourth quarter alone.