Joel Embiid helped the 76ers rally from a 13-point, third quarter deficit, holding the Celtics to just 11 points in the final frame of Game 5.

The Philadelphia 76ers just got Joel Embiid back, but he exited Game 5 against the Boston Celtics in a worrying scene. Watch here.

The Celtics led by 13 points early in the third quarter, and their rivals were on the verge of calling it a season. But center Joel Embiid, who had looked sluggish since returning in Game 4 after missing two weeks because of an appendectomy,

In their time of need, 76ers star center Joel Embiid came through with a vintage performance to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Here is the full injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Boston Celtics in Game 5 on Tuesday.

The first time was the beginning of the series when they were blown off the court in Game 1. The next was Game 4, when the Sixers were completely outclassed even with Joel Embiid back 17 days after an appendectomy.

Joel Embiid put up a dominant effort on Tuesday to stave off elimination for the 76ers, much to Nick Nurse's delight.

Locked On Celtics analyzes Joel Embiid's impact, Sixers-Celtics playoff dynamics, and Nami Ishkeda concerns. Includes insights from Tom Westerholm.