NBA Playoffs: Philadelphia 76ers vs Washington Wizards| Game 5 Full Preview, Live Coverage, Prediction, When & Where to watch Live PHI vs WAS
Philadelphia 76ers vs Washington Wizards
NBA Playoffs: The 76ers were inadequate in completing the by 4-0 against the Wizards. Washington Wizards managed to pull out a 122-114 win in Game 4 to extend the series.
When & Where to watch Live Philadelphia 76ers vs Washington Wizards
Date: Thursday, 3rd June 2021
Time: 4:30 am (IST)
Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
Live Link:Â https://www.nba.com/watch/channel/nbatvlive
Where to watch Live in India: Philadelphia 76ers vs Washington Wizards
In India, the live broadcast of the NBA playoffs will be available on Star Sports Select and Star Sports 1.
The match can also be live-streamed with an NBA League Pass.
76ers:
In addition to losing Game 4, the 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid, who managed to play for just 11 total minutes had to make an exit in the late first quarter with right knee soreness. Tobias Harris manages to make the most points by scoring 21 points and the second-highest scorer was Tyrese Maxey another point gaur with 15 points. Ben Simmons managed to score 12 points. While apart from Mike Scott all the players gave some competition to the game.
Since Embiid is doubtful for Game 5, in his absence Harris and Simmons will have to step up.
.@sixers availability updates for Game 5:
Joel Embiid (right knee soreness) – doubtful
Seth Curry (left ankle sprain) – probable
George Hill (left knee contusion) – probable— Lauren Rosen (@LaurenMRosen) June 1, 2021
Predicted lineup:
- Danny Green– Forward
- Tobias Harris– Forward
- Dwight Howard – Center
- Seth Curry– Guard
- Ben Simmons– Guard
Wizards:
In Game 5, the Wizards made a great comeback and certainly took advantage of Embiid’s absence and attack the rim more than it did during the first three games of the series.
Bradley Beal is currently averaging 29.5 points per performance. He dropped the highest making 27 points, following him was Rui Hachimura who scored 20 points on 8-12 shooting, including 3-6 from three-point range. While Russell scored 29 points and Davis and Daniel dropped 15 and 12 respectively.
Injury report for Game 5 of #WizSixers:
Davis Bertans (right calf strain) is out.
Russell Westbrook is AVAILABLE.
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) June 1, 2021
Predicted lineup:
- Davis Bertans – Forward
- Rui Hachimura– Forward
- Daniel Gafford– Center
- Bradley Beal– Guard
- Russell Westbrook– Guard
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Game prediction:
The 76ers have been excellent at home all season. If Embiid is unable to go for Game 5, Obviously the task of closing out the series will become tougher for Philadelphia. Although without him the team was decent enough and in-game 5 we can expect the 76ers to make it 4-1.
