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Joel Embiid’s return might spell doom for the Philadelphia 76ers as their offense grinds to a halt and Tyrese Maxey is forced out of rhythm. John Karalis of Celtics On SI and guest Tom Westerholm of Boston.com break down how the Boston Celtics exploited Embiid’s heliocentric play, slamming home the point that Embiid’s style does little to help his teammates or the Sixers’ championship hopes. With Maxey’s usage plummeting and the Celtics feasting on a predictable attack, is Game 5 already a formality?
The spotlight also turns to Neemias Queta's foul trouble and its ripple effects on Boston’s playoff potential. Can Queta rediscover his disciplined defense against elite matchups, or will his bad habits resurface at the worst time? Plus, Celtics offensive strategy stays “simple by design”—but could overreliance on straightforward reads become an issue deeper in the postseason?
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"Joel Embiid Gives Sixers NO CHANCE To Win | Neemias Queta Concerns" is an episode of Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics. Runtime 36 min. Published April 28, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.