Justin Edwards Shines as Sixers Edge Celtics in Thriller
The Philadelphia 76ers secured a narrow 102-100 victory against the Boston Celtics Tuesday night in a tightly contested match. The win was sealed by Kelly Oubre Jr.'s crucial put-back with just eight seconds remaining.
Key Player Performances
- Justin Edwards led the Sixers off the bench with an impressive 22 points, nearly delivering a flawless performance.
- Tyrese Maxey, whose streak of scoring 25 or more points ended, contributed 21 points and nine assists despite shooting 5-of-17.
- VJ Edgecombe struggled with his shooting, managing only 2-of-11 attempts for six points but made important baskets when needed.
- Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 12 points and provided the decisive game-winner with 8.7 seconds left on the clock.
- Jared McCain played limited minutes (6:48), shooting 0-of-2 with one assist and one rebound.
- Jaylen Brown led all scorers with 24 points for the Celtics.
Injury Update
Joel Embiid missed the game due to right knee soreness. According to Coach Nick Nurse, Embiid underwent imaging earlier in the day, with medical staff present at the arena to review the results.
“We had imaging done earlier today and doctors were here to go over those results,” said Nick Nurse before the game.
Game Summary
The Sixers struggled with rebounding throughout the night but managed to pull off a dramatic last-second victory thanks to a timely put-back by Oubre. The team showed resilience without their star player Embiid, overcoming a tough Celtics squad led by Brown.
Author’s Summary
Justin Edwards delivered a standout performance off the bench, powering the Sixers to a narrow win over the Celtics despite Joel Embiid's absence due to knee soreness.