The Philadelphia 76ers kept their championship hopes alive by defeating the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semi-final series. Reigning MVP Joel Embiid dominated the paint, racking up 33 points and 12 rebounds to ensure the series returns to Philadelphia. Despite the loss, the Celtics still lead the series 3-2.

In New York, the Knicks moved one step closer to the Conference Finals with a convincing 126-97 blowout victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Jalen Brunson was the standout performer, scoring a playoff career high of 39 points. The Knicks now hold a 3-2 series lead and will look to close it out in Atlanta in the next game.

The intensity of the playoffs continues to rise as the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are also locked in a 3-2 battle. With several series heading toward a potential Game 7, fans are witnessing one of the most competitive postseasons in recent NBA history.