Justin Edwards played a giant role off the bench in the Sixers’ 102-100 win over the Celtics. The Sixers shook off a rough third quarter and secured the victory at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Edwards contributed 22 points off the bench, including the go-ahead put-back layup with 8.7 seconds left after his one miss on the prior possession.
Tyrese Maxey added 21 points and nine assists. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 24 points. Andre Drummond posted a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. The Sixers were without Joel Embiid (right knee soreness), Paul George (left knee surgery recovery), Dominick Barlow (right elbow laceration), and Johni Broome (right ankle sprain).
Next up for the 7-4 Sixers is a trip to Detroit for a Friday night matchup with the Pistons. The game highlighted the Maxey–Watford chemistry, as Maxey assisted a Watford catch-and-shoot jumper early in the game, and the duo connected on a handoff for an open three.
Edwards played a giant role off the bench, scoring 22 points in the 102-100 win, including the decisive put-back with 8.7 seconds remaining.### Авторское резюме
Обозреватель подчеркивает значительную роль Джастина Эдвардса на скамейке, ключевую победу над Celtics и развитие взаимодейства Макси и Уотфорда, при этом отмечает отсутствие главных игроков у команды соперников.