Player grades: Sixers stumble, fall to Celtics in Game 1 on the road

VJ Edgecombe: C-minus

Edgecombe has passed every test with flying colors leading to this point. He got his first taste of playoff basketball in this one as the Celtics made his life miserable. He had a tough time really finding any type of rhythm in this one and was unable to convert on his open looks from deep. He found a groove in the third, but the Celtics had built their lead by then and Philadelphia couldn’t respond. This will be an opportunity for Edgecombe to watch the film and prepare for Game 2 on Tuesday.

Paul George: B-minus

The only other Sixer to really get the scoreboard moving for Philadelphia in the early going, George was able to find a way to get to the foul line as the Celtics had some issues defending him straight up. However, George did turn the ball over twice early as Boston built its lead. Overall, the turnovers hurt, but George was able to get to the free-throw line and keep the scoreboard moving in the right direction while also playing some solid defense.

Kelly Oubre Jr.: C-minus

After not finding any success with his 3-point looks, Oubre decided enough was enough and put his head down to attack the basket for a vicious slam. With that being said, the 11-year veteran out of Kansas was unable to get a lot going on the offensive end of the floor as he had a tough time finding a rhythm and flow. He competed defensively, but he was unable to get going from the 3-point line—most of which were wide-open looks.

Adem Bona: D

It was a tough start for Bona in his playoff debut. He picked up two quick fouls in less than two minutes and was relegated to the bench early. It wasn’t much better as the game wore on as he had a tough time converting on looks at the basket and didn’t have his usual impact defensively.

Andre Drummond: D

Drummond definitely came off the bench and played with a lot of fire and energy, but the 14-year big man picked up two fouls and a technical foul after being called for a goaltend on a Neemias Queta bucket for the Celtics. He played with a ton of energy, but it just wasn’t enough in this one. He was a step slow defending the pick-and-roll and contributed to the defensive problems.

Dominick Barlow: D

The overall night for Barlow didn’t produce much. He wasn’t able to convert on his looks in the paint and wasn’t able to make a big difference on the defensive end of the floor like he normally does.

Quentin Grimes: C

It was a tough start to the day for Grimes as he couldn’t find a look at the basket in his initial stint and had some defensive miscues. He did at least help on the glass, so the Sixers will take that. He got some shots to fall in the second half so Philadelphia should tap into that a bit more heading into Game 2.

Justin Edwards: B-minus

With the Sixers desperately needing a spark in offensive energy, Edwards hopped off the bench and provided a big lift. He knocked down a triple from the wing on a catch-and-shoot and then had a bucket in the paint off an offensive rebound opportunity. It was tough sledding after the hot start, but Edwards was able to produce and give Philadelphia something for its bench unit.

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