Celtics Collapse in Game 5, Fans Worry

On April 29th, the Boston Celtics blew a big lead in game 5 of their Eastern Conference

first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers, dropping a 1-13-97 decision.

They held the edge for most of the night in a tight battle, but Philly flipped the script

and pulled away late.

Earlier this week, the 6ers quad back from a 13-point hole to win by 16 in the end, exposing

some old Celtics flaws under pressure.

NBC sports Boston's Chris Forsberg called it out on the toucher and hearty show, saying

Boston fell back into bad habits that have haunted them before, sparking real concern among

fans.

Now the series shifts back to the Xfinity Center in Boston for game 6, with the Celtics

fighting to avoid a longer fight.

That collapse has everyone watching close, but these seas have shown grit all season.

Expect them to bounce back strong.

This has been Boston Celtics News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.