As reported by ESPN, VJ Edgecombe erupted for 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 111-97 road win over the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. It was a massive response from Philadelphia after the heavy loss in Game 1, and it brought the series back to 1-1.
The performance was also historic. According to ESPN, Edgecombe became the first rookie since 1998 to post 30 points and 10 rebounds in a playoff game, and also the youngest player in NBA postseason history to reach those numbers. It was the kind of game that instantly changes the perception of a young player on the biggest stage.
Tyrese Maxey added 29 points and hit crucial shots late, while Boston struggled from beyond the arc in a familiar kind of playoff setback. For the 76ers, still without Joel Embiid, the message was clear: the series is alive, and VJ Edgecombe has already become one of the stories of these playoffs.
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