Justin Edwards Shines as Sixers Edge Celtics in Thriller
The Philadelphia 76ers narrowly defeated the Boston Celtics 102-100 on Tuesday night, highlighted by Justin Edwards' impressive performance off the bench.
Game Highlights
- The winning moment came from Kelly Oubre Jr., who scored a crucial put-back with 8.7 seconds remaining.
- Tyrese Maxey's streak of scoring 25 or more points ended, finishing with 21 points and nine assists on 5-of-17 shooting.
- Justin Edwards led the Sixers with 22 points in limited minutes.
- VJ Edgecombe struggled with his shot, going 2-of-11 but still contributed important baskets for six points.
Additional Player Notes
- Jared McCain played 6 minutes and 48 seconds but was unable to score, shooting 0-of-2 with one assist and one rebound.
- Jaylen Brown led all scorers with 24 points for the Celtics.
- Joel Embiid missed the game due to right knee soreness; head coach Nick Nurse revealed the player underwent imaging and doctors reviewed the results before the match.
"Getting crushed on the glass all night then winning on a last-second put-back is a good bit, can’t lie."
The Sixers overcame rebounding struggles and key player absences to secure a thrilling victory over their rivals.
Author's Summary
Justin Edwards delivered a standout performance off the bench, leading the Sixers to a narrow 102-100 win over the Celtics despite rebounding challenges and Joel Embiid's absence.
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