After the Boston Celtics stayed alive in their respective series, it's win or go home for the Golden State Warriors in the 2025 NBA playoffs.
Down 3-1 with Jayson Tatum out after a ruptured Achilles tendon, Boston responded with a strong performance to win Game 5 127-102 and force Game 6 (Friday at Madison Square Garden). Derrick White led the Celtics with 34 points, while Jaylen Brown had 26 points with a career-high 12 assists and 8 rebounds. Luke Kornet chipped in with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 7 blocks off the bench.