VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey propel Sixers past Celtics
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For a few minutes Tuesday night, it seemed VJ Edgecombe and the Sixers’ night would be defined by his first-quarter crash to the TD Garden floor after he leapt after a defensive rebound. Then Edgecombe showed up on the Sixers’ sideline and reminded everyone that he’s more than just a rising star.
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Sixers' VJ Edgecombe registers historic performance in Game 2 victory
VJ Edgecombe registered a historically rare postseason double-double by a rookie, leading the 76ers to a Game 2 victory over the Celtics on Tuesday.
Edgecombe started his NBA career by creating history. He continued that trend on Tuesday by becoming the youngest player to have 30 points and 10 rebounds in a playoff game.
V. J. Edgecombe proved that the 76ers do not need Joel Embiid in the NBA Playoffs as his historic performance vs. the Celtics gets on an exclusive Tim Duncan and Magic Johnson record.