Celtics Collapse in Game 5, Head to Philly for Game 6

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Boston Celtics look locked in for most of Game 5 Tuesday night, building a double-digit

lead in the third quarter against the Philadelphia.

Sixers.

But they couldn't seal the deal, letting Philly claw back and dropping 113 to 97 at home.

The collapse came late, with Boston missing 16 straight shots to close it out, handing

the sixers new life in the series.

Coach Joe Mozilla kept it real, but up beat after the loss, telling his squad to keep

perspective since they played solid ball overall and just need to, tightened up inconsistencies

heading to Philly.

Now the Celtics head back to Philadelphia for Game 6 on Thursday, still holding a 3-2

edge and knowing they're the stronger squad.

Throughout this matchup, they've got two shots to finish it, so expect Boston to bounce

back strong and wrap this up without more drama.