The star forward exited in the third quarter with left calf discomfort and did not return, finishing with 17 points and 11 rebounds in 29 minutes.

The Boston Celtics will try to avoid a series collapse Saturday night when they face the visiting Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

Embiid delivered 33 points and eight assists in Tuesday’s comeback victory, easing concerns about his effectiveness after returning to the lineup in Game 4.