Edgecombe, Maxey power Philadelphia 76ers past Boston Celtics to even playoff series

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The Philadelphia 76ers responded in emphatic fashion in Game 2, riding standout performances from V.J. Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey to secure a 111-97 win over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, evening their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.

Edgecombe delivered a gutsy performance, finishing with 30 points and 10 rebounds despite playing through visible discomfort after taking a hard fall early in the game. The rookie showed resilience, knocking down six 3-pointers as part of Philadelphia’s strong perimeter attack. Maxey complemented him with 29 points and nine assists, orchestrating the offense with pace and precision.

After a lopsided 123-91 loss in Game 1, the 76ers needed a response—and they got one. Philadelphia shot an efficient 47.8% from the field and connected on 19 of 39 attempts from beyond the arc, a stark contrast from their earlier struggles.

Boston threatened to make things interesting late. The Celtics trimmed a seven-point deficit entering the fourth quarter down to just 91-89, fueled by strong play from Jaylen Brown, who led all scorers with 36 points. Jayson Tatum added a near triple-double with 19 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists.