Justin Edwards' Dramatic Heroics Spark Sixers to Thrilling 102-100 Win Over Celtics
Tuesday night's showdown between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics turned out to be a defensive battle for the ages, with the Sixers emerging victorious despite being down by nine points in the third quarter. The game's turning point came courtesy of Justin Edwards, who put on a show-stopping performance off the bench.
Edwards, a second-year player who had struggled to find his footing this season, finally broke out in a big way. He knocked down three crucial triples in the fourth quarter, including one that shifted the momentum midway through. His all-around game – which included two assists and an offensive rebound – was the perfect complement to his shooting prowess.
The Sixers' defense, which had been lacking for much of the season, finally came together to secure the win. Coach Nick Nurse praised Edwards' effort, saying he has the "feel for the game" and quick decision-making that is a coach's dream.
However, the Sixers won't have all their players back in action anytime soon. Joel Embiid was ruled out with right knee soreness, while Paul George will need to get medical clearance before returning from his own knee issues.
Despite the injuries, the Sixers are finding ways to win close games. Tuesday's 102-100 victory marked their second dramatic win of the season, and they'll look to keep that momentum going when they face off against the Pistons on Friday night in Detroit.
For Jared McCain, it was a tough watch. The young forward has struggled to stay balanced with his bulky knee brace, and it showed in his performance. But for Edwards and the rest of the Sixers, it was all about capitalizing on their opportunities and making big plays down the stretch.
Tuesday night's showdown between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics turned out to be a defensive battle for the ages, with the Sixers emerging victorious despite being down by nine points in the third quarter. The game's turning point came courtesy of Justin Edwards, who put on a show-stopping performance off the bench.
Edwards, a second-year player who had struggled to find his footing this season, finally broke out in a big way. He knocked down three crucial triples in the fourth quarter, including one that shifted the momentum midway through. His all-around game – which included two assists and an offensive rebound – was the perfect complement to his shooting prowess.
The Sixers' defense, which had been lacking for much of the season, finally came together to secure the win. Coach Nick Nurse praised Edwards' effort, saying he has the "feel for the game" and quick decision-making that is a coach's dream.
However, the Sixers won't have all their players back in action anytime soon. Joel Embiid was ruled out with right knee soreness, while Paul George will need to get medical clearance before returning from his own knee issues.
Despite the injuries, the Sixers are finding ways to win close games. Tuesday's 102-100 victory marked their second dramatic win of the season, and they'll look to keep that momentum going when they face off against the Pistons on Friday night in Detroit.
For Jared McCain, it was a tough watch. The young forward has struggled to stay balanced with his bulky knee brace, and it showed in his performance. But for Edwards and the rest of the Sixers, it was all about capitalizing on their opportunities and making big plays down the stretch.
?! I'm literally living vicariously through him right now! The way he came off the bench and completely changed the game is insane 
. Coach Nick Nurse said it all - that kid has got the "feel for the game" and quick decisions are his superpower 
. Anyway, it's def a bummer that Embiid and George won't be back in action anytime soon 
... but I'm actually kinda hyped about this team's momentum 
! Maybe we can learn from their close games strategy and bring some of that win vibe to our school's basketball tryouts 
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three triples in a row is insane! and the way coach nurse is hyping him up now he's gonna be a superstar for sure 
the 76ers are defo getting more confident with edwards on their team, can't wait to see them take down the pistons on friday 
. And can we talk about coach nick nurse saying he has that "feel for the game" 
? I mean, I know the guy's a legend but still, nice recognition for edwards' effort! 
, and i'm hyped to see them take on the pistons this friday 
. but seriously, we gotta be worried about joel embiid's knee issues... he's been such a crucial part of their success all season 
. and coach nurse said it all - this kid's got feel for the game, quick decision making... we're gonna see more of him soon 
. on a not-so-positive note tho, joel embiid's knee is giving everyone pause 
. can't have our big man out for too long or this team's gonna struggle to stay afloat 
. still hyped though - 102-100 win over the celtics? that's some drama 
what's with the sixers' defense tho? they've been so inconsistent this year coach nurse has to do something about it 
anyway, big win for them and edwards is definitely a key player now 
but we can't celebrate too much because joel embiid will be out for a while 
hope he recovers quickly
. I mean, come on, a guy who's been bench-warming most nights suddenly becomes a hero? And how convenient that his game-changing triples all came in the same quarter? Sounds like coach Nick Nurse is just looking for a feel-good story 
. And what about the rest of the team? They were struggling all season, but somehow come together to win this close game? It's all about timing and luck, not skill or effort 
! Justin Edwards just straight-up came out of NOWHERE 
. And can we talk about how close they came?! 102-100 is CRAZY 
gotta respect Coach Nick Nurse for giving him the mins to shine 
but hey at least Edwards bailed them out in the clutch! 
that 3rd quarter comeback by the sixers is wild!! edwards came out of nowhere to lead them to a win 
and yeah, coach nurse said it best - edwards has got that "feel for the game" 
Coach Nick Nurse must be super proud of him too, I mean, who wouldn't be? 
His all-around game was on point and those 3 triples in the 4th quarter were pure magic 
! I mean, come on, a player just happens to break out in a big way after being benched for most of the season? It's suspicious. And don't even get me started on the "coach's dream" comment – sounds like Nurse is giving Edwards a free pass because he's his new favorite kid 
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he needs to keep this up and help the team make a deep playoff run 
, and I'm here for every minute of it