Justin Edwards Brings Spark to Sixers as Team Beats Celtics in Dramatic Comeback
In a game that was expected to be a high-scoring affair, the Philadelphia 76ers' defense stole the show, leading their team to a 102-100 win over the Boston Celtics. The victory marked the Sixers' first true defensive battle of the season, and it was thanks in large part to the heroics of Justin Edwards.
With Joel Embiid sidelined due to right knee soreness, the Sixers were looking to bounce back from another putrid third quarter. However, they erased a nine-point Celtics lead with Edwards making some incredible plays down the stretch. The 6-foot-5 forward hit three straight threes in the fourth quarter, shifting the momentum midway through the quarter.
Edwards' performance was a welcome sight for coach Nick Nurse, who had been vocal about the need for his young player to stay patient and confident despite struggling early in the season. Edwards has been given another chance in the rotation, and he seized it, demonstrating the quick decision-making and feel for the game that Nurse has always praised.
On the injury front, Embiid was ruled out due to knee soreness, which raised concerns about his availability moving forward. However, nurse seemed cautiously optimistic, stating that an update will come shortly after Embiid's meeting with doctors on Thursday evening. Paul George also met with doctors over the weekend to determine his next steps, but at least one more meeting is required before he gets official clearance.
In other news, Dominick Barlow was seen performing basketball activities, and Nurse stated that it should be "fairly soon" for him to return to action. Meanwhile, Jared McCain continued to struggle with staying balanced due to a bulky brace on his surgically repaired knee.
The Sixers will have two days off before returning to action on Friday night against the Detroit Pistons in a battle that's part of NBA Cup Group Play.
In a game that was expected to be a high-scoring affair, the Philadelphia 76ers' defense stole the show, leading their team to a 102-100 win over the Boston Celtics. The victory marked the Sixers' first true defensive battle of the season, and it was thanks in large part to the heroics of Justin Edwards.
With Joel Embiid sidelined due to right knee soreness, the Sixers were looking to bounce back from another putrid third quarter. However, they erased a nine-point Celtics lead with Edwards making some incredible plays down the stretch. The 6-foot-5 forward hit three straight threes in the fourth quarter, shifting the momentum midway through the quarter.
Edwards' performance was a welcome sight for coach Nick Nurse, who had been vocal about the need for his young player to stay patient and confident despite struggling early in the season. Edwards has been given another chance in the rotation, and he seized it, demonstrating the quick decision-making and feel for the game that Nurse has always praised.
On the injury front, Embiid was ruled out due to knee soreness, which raised concerns about his availability moving forward. However, nurse seemed cautiously optimistic, stating that an update will come shortly after Embiid's meeting with doctors on Thursday evening. Paul George also met with doctors over the weekend to determine his next steps, but at least one more meeting is required before he gets official clearance.
In other news, Dominick Barlow was seen performing basketball activities, and Nurse stated that it should be "fairly soon" for him to return to action. Meanwhile, Jared McCain continued to struggle with staying balanced due to a bulky brace on his surgically repaired knee.
The Sixers will have two days off before returning to action on Friday night against the Detroit Pistons in a battle that's part of NBA Cup Group Play.
! They needed someone to bring some fire, and he definitely did that with those clutch threes in the 4th quarter 
. It's about time we saw him shine like this – all that pressure from coaches was finally paying off 
. I'm curious to see how Embiid's knee is doing tho, hope he gets back on track ASAP 
. And can we talk about Paul George's drama for a sec? 
one more doc visit and then what? 
i was watching this game live and it was so intense he's gotta be a big fan fave now lol i mean coach nurse has been hyping him up all season and it finally paid off, those 3 pointers in the 4th quarter were SICK 
️ my buddy who's a celtics fan was like "how did our defense just get destroyed?" 
anyway, hope joel embiid is feeling better soon 
, and it was amazing to see him shift the momentum in his team's favor 
. I mean, hitting three straight threes in the fourth quarter is just insane 
! Coach Nick Nurse must've been so proud of him too 
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. Hopefully, he'll be back on the court soon and not missing too many games 
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I mean, who knew Justin Edwards had it in him? The way he stepped up and saved the day with those clutch threes in the fourth quarter was everything and more! 
He's been given another chance by Coach Nurse, and it's awesome to see him seizing it and showcasing his skills.
and showed us what he's really capable of. Coach Nurse was right to trust him and keep giving him chances. The defense stepping up and shutting down the Celtics was huge though - it's not always easy to get that kind of performance from your team, especially when you're facing a tough opponent like Boston.
. I'm curious to see how the rest of the season goes, though. Will Edwards keep this form going or is it just a fluke? Only time will tell... 
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But seriously, Justin Edwards brought some much-needed spark off the bench for Philly. That guy can make threes like nobody's business! 
. One day he's playing, next day he's out with soreness... it just doesn't add up 
. And what about Paul George? When's he gonna get back on the court? It seems like Nurse is giving him a bunch of meetings before clearing him to play 
. Dominick Barlow might be back soon, but I'm not buying it 
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. The defense stepping up was definitely a surprise though - who knew they had it in them? Now we're just waiting to see how Embiid's knee is doing and if George gets cleared to play again... fingers crossed for a winning streak 
and can't wait to see more of these spark moments from the sixers