Jayson Tatum acknowledged Joel Embiid's dominant form in Game 5, where Embiid scored 33 points on 12/23 shooting.
The Boston Celtics suffered a 113-97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.
What happened?
Joel Embiid's performance was a major factor in the 76ers' win, with 8 assists and 4 rebounds.
The former NBA Most Valuable Player was nearly unstoppable, causing headaches for the Celtics' defense.
Why it matters for Jayson Tatum
Jayson Tatum scored 24 points in the loss, but Embiid's form has made the 76ers a tougher matchup.
The Celtics must now regroup and prepare for Game 6 on Thursday at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa.
Embiid's return to form after missing the first three games due to an appendectomy has been a significant boost for the 76ers.
What comes next?
The Celtics will look to close out the series in Game 6, but Embiid's performance has given the 76ers new life.
As Jayson Tatum said, "Give him credit, he played well, he put a lot of pressure on us … we'll go back, make some adjustments and be ready for Game 6".
The Celtics' loss in Game 5 was a setback, but they remain focused on advancing to the next round.
The 76ers, on the other hand, are looking to extend the series and make a comeback.
Jayson Tatum and the Celtics will need to be prepared for a hostile environment in Game 6.
The game is scheduled to take place on Thursday, with the Celtics looking to bounce back from their loss.