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Shorthanded 76ers, Tyrese Maxey maul Celtics to even up NBA Playoffs series
TL;DR
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 111-97 in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs, leveling the series. Tyrese Maxey led the charge with 29 points, showcasing his playmaking skills with nine assists.
Key points
- 76ers beat Celtics 111-97 in Game 2
- Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points
- V.J. Edgecombe contributed to the scoring surge
- Series is now tied 1-1
- Maxey also had nine assists in the game
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The Philadelphia 76ers came out swinging in Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Boston Celtics. Despite not having Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe sucked the life out of TD Garden before halftime. Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Coach Joe Mazzulla were just not equipped enough which led to a 111-97 demolition and an even first-round series.
Edgecombe, Maxey pop off to give 76ers NBA Playoffs life vs. Celtics
The first quarter of this NBA Playoffs game was nothing special. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum were doing their work against the 76ers for an early three-point lead. Then, V.J. Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey just erupted which led to a 76ers barrage in the second quarter. This single-quarter outburst had them scoring 37 points while the Celtics only notched 26 points.
From there, it was all about running away with the win. Maxey finished the game with an impressive 29-point explosion after making 39% of his shots from the field. The 76ers also saw him rise to become a prolific NBA Playoffs playmaker as he dropped nine assists too. Defensively, he did all the work to prevent the Celtics from getting any momentum through his four rebounds and two steals.
Q&A
What was the score of the 76ers vs. Celtics Game 2 playoff match?
The Philadelphia 76ers won the Game 2 playoff match against the Boston Celtics with a score of 111-97.
How many points did Tyrese Maxey score in Game 2 against the Celtics?
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics.
What impact did V.J. Edgecombe have in the 76ers' win over the Celtics?
V.J. Edgecombe contributed significantly to the 76ers' win by helping to ignite a scoring surge in the second quarter.
