Tyrese Maxey “Proud” of Joel Embiid’s Dominant Display vs. Celtics in Game 5

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Tyrese Maxey “Proud” of Joel Embiid’s Dominant Display vs. Celtics in Game 5

Maxey was proud of Embiid's dominant display vs. Celtics, with 33 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists. "Especially second half, he was extremely dominant and he did a really good job of inserting himself," Maxey said. Despite a knee injury scare during the third quarter, Embiid came back and helped the 76ers stay alive with a strong game 5 win.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Joel Embiid’s Health Still Defines Philadelphia’s Ceiling

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San Antonio Still Has Steps to Climb Before Title Talk

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Tonight’s WNBA Preseason Slate Brings Four Late-April Tuneups

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Tonight’s WNBA Preseason Slate Brings Four Late-April Tuneups

The WNBA preseason continues tonight with four games across the country. Connecticut visits Toronto at 7 PM ET, while Angel Reese and Atlanta face Chicago at 7 PM ET. Portland meets Seattle at 10 PM ET, and Japan’s national team takes on Phoenix at 10 PM ET, giving teams another evaluation window before rosters and rotations tighten.

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