While the Boston Celtics were blowing out the Miami Heat in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference Finals series, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid couldn't help but comment and raise some major concerns about the South Beach franchise.
On Twitter, Embiid posed a question after seeing the Heat struggle in the second half versus the Celtics. Miami got off to a good start and won the first two quarters for a five-point lead at the half. However, come the third quarter, Boston went on a scoring barrage while Jimmy Butler and co. were unable to give any kind of response.
The Sixers star then asked if the series is already over for the Heat, considering that it just doesn't look like they have enough firepower to counter the Celtics not only in Game 5.
Is this series over or the Heat still got a chance?
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) May 26, 2022
As the game went on and the Celtics increased their lead by as much as 23 points, Joel Embiid sent out another tweet emphasizing the Heat's need for another star.
Miami needs another Star
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) May 26, 2022
Many thought that Kyle Lowry will be that star or X-factor for the Heat beyond Jimmy Butler. Unfortunately, the veteran playmaker hasn't been as impactful as he once was for the Toronto Raptors. Bam Adebayo has also shown flashes of brilliance, but he has struggled matching up against Robert Williams and the Celtics in the series.
Of course the series is far from over for Miami, but after their massive collapse in Game 5, it is clear they have to find a solution real soon if they want to keep their title hopes alive.
