VJ Edgecombe Makes NBA Playoff History as 76ers Level Series With Celtics
Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe has broken a rare NBA playoff record after his stellar performance against the Boston Celtics in game two of their series.
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VJ Edgecombe makes NBA history in Game 2 win vs. Celtics
Without star center Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76es are going to need all hands on deck for their NBA playoff series against Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics. Fortunately they got a historic performance in Game 2 of their first round playoff series. The Sixers started the game with Tyrese Maxey and VJ […] The post VJ Edgecombe makes NBA history in Game 2 win vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
76ers' Joel Embiid Reacts to Game 2 Win Over Celtics
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid reacts to the team's Game 2 win on Tuesday.
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Explains Defensive Decision on Sixers Star Guards
The Boston Celtics lost Game 2 vs. the Sixers, evening the series and setting up a critical Game 3 showdown. The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Explains Defensive Decision on Sixers Star Guards appeared first on Heavy Sports.
76ers’ Tyrese Maxey ruthlessly loses Celtics benchwarmer with nasty ankle-breaker
Once again, VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey showed why they are one of the league’s best backcourt duos after carrying the Philadelphia 76ers past the Boston Celtics, 111-97, in Game 2 of their first-round series in the playoffs on Tuesday. The 76ers silenced TD Garden and tied the best-of-seven matchup at 1-1. Edgecombe had 30 […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey ruthlessly loses Celtics benchwarmer with nasty ankle-breaker appeared first on ClutchPoints.
VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers past Celtics for Game 2 win
We have a series, everyone! After the Boston Celtics trashed the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1, there was a nagging feeling that we were seeing the Boston of old. The Boston team that dominated the 2025 season and would’ve made it to the Finals last year, if not for an unfortunate injury to Jayson Tatum. […] The post VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers past Celtics for Game 2 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Joe Mazzulla breaks down Celtics’ biggest issue in Game 2 loss to 76ers
After a dream start to their first-round matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2026 NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics fell flat on Tuesday for Game 2. Their offense sputtered, particularly in crunch time, as the 76ers took a 111-97 victory on the road to even up the series at one game apiece. The Celtics […] The post Joe Mazzulla breaks down Celtics’ biggest issue in Game 2 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Joel Embiid has perfect reaction to 76ers’ commanding Game 2 win over Celtics
After losing by over 30 to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, Philadelphia 76ers fans weren’t feeling too optimistic about their chances in Game 2. With Joel Embiid still on the mend from emergency appendix surgery, fans in the City of Brotherly Love desperately hoped to see Tyrese Maxey, VJ […] The post Joel Embiid has perfect reaction to 76ers’ commanding Game 2 win over Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
76ers’ VJ Edgecombe reveals influence behind 30-point masterclass vs. Celtics
The story of VJ Edgecombe’s rookie season has been that he’s so mature and his game is so well-rounded beyond his years. It’s difficult to forget sometimes that the Philadelphia 76ers guard is only 20 years of age. That’s even more difficult to recall now, especially after he put up a 30-point, 10-rebound masterclass to […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe reveals influence behind 30-point masterclass vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
76ers’ VJ Edgecombe makes NBA rookie playoff history not seen this century
Suffice to say, things did not look very promising for the Philadelphia 76ers after they were on the receiving end of a 123-91 beatdown from the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their 2026 NBA playoffs first-round matchup. But all losses in the playoffs count the same, and the 76ers definitely brought their A-game on […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe makes NBA rookie playoff history not seen this century appeared first on ClutchPoints.
76ers’ Tyrese Maxey adds insult to Celtics injury with flashy reverse layup
The Philadelphia 76ers didn’t just want to even the series; they wanted to leave a mark. Tyrese Maxey ensured they did exactly that Tuesday night at TD Garden. In a gutsy Game 2 performance, the 76ers leaned on their star guard to dismantle a cold-shooting Boston Celtics squad, securing a 112-101 victory and knotting the […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey adds insult to Celtics injury with flashy reverse layup appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Tyrese Maxey taunts Celtics crowd during 76ers’ stunning Game 2 win
Tyrese Maxey was very much in his bag during Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers earned a stunning road victory over the Celtics in Tuesday’s Game 2. They won by a convincing final of 111-97 at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. to even up the first-round series at … The post Tyrese Maxey taunts Celtics crowd during 76ers’ stunning Game 2 win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
NBA Makes Jayson Tatum Announcement in Celtics Loss
Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics came up short on Tuesday night. After dominating the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1, 123-91, the Celtics came crashing back down to earth in Game 2 on Tuesday. The Sixers tied the series up at 1-1 after a crucial 111-97 victory on the road. Tatum produced a ...
76ers’ VJ Edgecombe posterizes Celtics amid rookie’s monster quarter
VJ Edgecombe is incredibly gifted, but what makes him a truly impressive talent is how he has been able to adapt during his rookie campaign. The 20-year-old Philadelphia 76ers guard struggled in his first career NBA playoffs game, scoring just 13 points on 6-of-16 shooting in a 123-91 loss versus the Boston Celtics, but he […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe posterizes Celtics amid rookie’s monster quarter appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Final Injury Report for 76ers-Celtics Game 2: Will Joel Embiid, Ron Harper Jr. Play?
Both the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics may be without one of their key players in Game 2 of their first-round playoff matchup on Tuesday.
VJ Edgecombe and 4 more 76ers who need to step up to avoid more embarrassment in Game 2
You can't put the Game 1 loss all on Tyrese Maxey, especially when these four players could step in Game 2 to take the pressure off him.
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report For Game 2 vs. Celtics: Joel Embiid Remains Sidelined
The Philadelphia 76ers‘ official injury report for Game 2 of their first-round matchup with the Boston Celtics is identical to their report for the first game of the series.It includes the expected absence of star center Joel Embiid, who has been ruled out of the game as he continues to recover from an emergency appendectomy. […] The post Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report For Game 2 vs. Celtics: Joel Embiid Remains Sidelined appeared first on Heavy Sports.
76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 2 prediction, odds, pick
We’re back with another betting prediction and pick as the 2026 NBA Playoffs continue in the Eastern Conference. The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of their First Round matchup, Boston leading the series 1-0. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the 76ers-Celtics prediction and pick. The Boston Celtics took an expected 1-0 lead […] The post 76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 2 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘A Far Superior Team’ — Celtics Legend Disrespects 76ers, Explains He Skipped Game 1 Since It Was a ‘Waste’
Paul Pierce thinks the Philadelphia 76ers have no shot of upsetting the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
76ers vs. Celtics: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Head-to-Head Stats for Game 2 (Apr 21)
Celtics dominate Game 1 behind Tatum and Brown, while Embiid’s absence hurts 76ers; Maxey’s scoring surge sets up intriguing Game 2 battle in Boston.
76ers’ VJ Edgecombe drops defiant truth bomb on losing playoff debut by 32 points to Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, falling 123-91 to the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon. Boston led by 15 after the first quarter and never trailed, eventually building a 35-point advantage in what became the franchise’s largest opening-game playoff win. One silver lining was that rookie VJ Edgecombe gained […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe drops defiant truth bomb on losing playoff debut by 32 points to Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Tyrese Maxey vows to play much better in Game 2 of the 76ers' series against the Celtics – sportingnews.com
Tyrese Maxey vows to play much better in Game 2 of the 76ers' series against the Celtics sportingnews.com
Paul George hints 76ers offense wasn’t as bad as it looked in Game 1
The Philadelphia 76ers were not their best selves in Game 1 against the Boston Celtics, as they lost 123-91. From the beginning of the game until the end, the 76ers couldn’t find a rhythm, and they were fighting from behind throughout. The offense was not very effective, as they shot 39% from the field and […] The post Paul George hints 76ers offense wasn’t as bad as it looked in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
76ers most to blame for ugly Game 1 loss to Celtics in 2026 NBA Playoffs
The Philadelphia 76ers had a rough start to the playoffs, losing 123-91 to the Boston Celtics in Game 1. They came into the game with not much rest, like other teams, as they had to earn their spot earlier in the week with the Play-In Tournament. Nonetheless, the 76ers knew what they were up against, […] The post 76ers most to blame for ugly Game 1 loss to Celtics in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.