After trying like a crew that stood little chance in opposition to the Boston Celtics in a lackluster Recreation 1 efficiency on Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers evened the collection at one sport apiece on Tuesday.
The 111-97 win was all made doable by rookie VJ Edgecombe‘s heroics. He had a team-high 30 factors (12-of-20 FG, 6-of-10 3PT) and 10 rebounds as Philadelphia closed the sport on a 20-8 run to show a two-point lead with underneath six minutes remaining right into a 14-point win.
Guard Tyrese Maxey added 29 factors (11-of-28 FG, 5-of-12 3PT) and 9 assists, however Edgecombe continues to thrive in his first postseason run. Look no additional than the play-in win over the Orlando Magic when he performed like an skilled veteran in Joel Embiid’s absence.
VJ Edgecombe goes off in surprising Recreation 2 win for 76ers
In line with the NBA‘s X account, Edgecombe is the youngest participant in league historical past with no less than 30 factors and 10 rebounds in a postseason sport.
