Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid returned in dramatic fashion for their first round playoff series against the Boston Celtics.

With their backs against the ropes in Game 5 on Tuesday, the Philadelphia 76ers came out swinging against the Boston Celtics.

Experts release new Boston vs. Philadelphia prediction for Game 6 now that Joel Embiid has proven he is healthy enough to make an impact.

The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics aim to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs with road victories while the Denver Nuggets look to force a Game 7 against the injured Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.

The Celtics missed a chance to close out the 76ers in Game 5. Now, Boston faces a high-pressure Game 6 in Philly with momentum shifting.

The Celtics opened up the second half in Game 5, pushing their lead to 13 points just two minutes into the frame. A Sixers team that struggled with its shooting the entire first half appeared to be on the ropes.

After losing a 13-point second-half lead with a chance to close out the 76ers, Boston needs to "respond and get better and move forward."

The NBA announced the tipoff time and TV network for Game 6 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors in Canada.