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76ers-Celtics takeaways: Rookie VJ Edgecombe, hot shooting reset series
TL;DR
The Philadelphia 76ers tied their playoff series against the Boston Celtics with a 111-97 victory in Game 2. Rookie VJ Edgecombe played a significant role in the win, showcasing impressive shooting skills.
Key points
- 76ers tied the playoff series 1-1
- Game 2 score was 111-97
- VJ Edgecombe had a standout performance
- 76ers out-shot the Celtics
- Game 2 took place at TD Garden
Philadelphia 76ersBoston CelticsVJ Edgecombe
BOSTON — After the Boston Celtics’ blowout victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, it appeared perhaps no team would want any part of a focused Celtics squad at full strength.
Turns out, the 76ers weren’t fazed in the least.
Philadelphia evened the series in Game 2 Tuesday night at TD Garden with a convincing 111-97 victory in which it out-shot Boston and remained in control for most of the evening.
Here are the key takeaways for how the 76ers claimed home-court advantage:
VJ Edgecombe is going to be incredible
The 76ers are in good hands in the backcourt with Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. In Philadelphia’s regular-season opener, the two guards combined for 74 points on 50 shots, showing a blueprint for how to beat Boston: win the backcourt matchup.
Maxey was his usual spectacular self Tuesday night, totaling 29 points and 9 assists, and the 76ers needed his electricity at the forefront of their offense. But it was Edgecombe, the rookie, who came up big as a release valve for Maxey, totaling 30 points in only the second playoff game of his career. Thirteen of them came off assists from Maxey.
Edgecombe even helped sustain Philly’s offense in the absence of Maxey and Paul George at the end of the third quarter, keeping Boston at bay. To do that on this stage as a 20-year-old against this Celtics defense says all we need to know about his future. That he might finish third in Rookie of the Year voting — behind ’ and Charlotte’s — says as much about this rookie class.
Q&A
What was the score of the 76ers vs Celtics Game 2?
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 111-97 in Game 2.
Who is VJ Edgecombe and how did he perform in Game 2?
VJ Edgecombe is a rookie player for the 76ers who had a standout performance in Game 2, contributing significantly to the team's victory.
How did the 76ers manage to tie the series against the Celtics?
The 76ers tied the series by outshooting the Celtics and maintaining control throughout the game.
What impact did the Game 2 victory have on the playoff series?
The victory allowed the 76ers to even the series at 1-1, giving them home-court advantage moving forward.
