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76ers' coach praises VJ Edgecombe's defensive heroics against Celtics
TL;DR
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 109-100 in game seven, securing a spot in the Eastern Conference semi-finals. VJ Edgecombe contributed significantly with 23 points and strong defensive plays, earning praise from the coach.
Key points
- 76ers won game seven against Celtics 109-100
- VJ Edgecombe scored 23 points with five three-pointers
- Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey combined for 64 points
- 76ers advanced to the Eastern Conference semi-finals
- Coach praised Edgecombe's defensive performance
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On Saturday night, the Philadelphia 76ers erased a three-game deficit against the Boston Celtics, coming out on top in game seven, 109-100, which would book their tickets to the Eastern Conference semi-finals.
The main brunt of the Sixers’ offensive force came from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, who would combine for 64 points, but there was another key contributor: VJ Edgecombe.
The Sixers’ rookie wouldn’t show any nerves on the offensive end of the court, nailing five shots from downtown, ending the night with 23 points to his name.
Nurse highlights Edgecombe's defensive ability
But this wouldn’t be what caught the eye of Philadelphia’s head coach Nick Nurse, who was more focused on his defensive theatrics, particularly on the Celtics’ , who had 19 points to his name by half-time, with 12 of those points coming from three-point territory.
Q&A
What were VJ Edgecombe's contributions in the game against the Celtics?
VJ Edgecombe scored 23 points, including five three-pointers, and made significant defensive contributions.
How did the 76ers perform in the series against the Celtics?
The 76ers overcame a three-game deficit to win the series, clinching game seven with a score of 109-100.
Who were the top scorers for the 76ers in the game against the Celtics?
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey were the top scorers, combining for 64 points in the victory.
