The Sixers of Old, Winning Alongside Sixers Of New
On Tuesday night — with Paul George not yet in the lineup and Joel Embiid exiting in the first half with a knee injury — the younger generation of 76ers helped to power Philadelphia (7–4) to a 102–100 win over Boston at the buzzer and second place in the Atlantic Division.
Thunderous performances led the Sixers from Tyrese Maxey (21 points), Justin Edwards (22), Quentin Grimes (18), and Andre Drummond (14 points and 13 rebounds). The Sixers trailed 90–82 with 6:46 left in the final period — when Edwards helped to cut the lead with a pair of three-pointers.
With just over 2:00 minutes left, VG Edgecombe nailed a three-pointer to put the Sixers up 100–96. Kelly Oubre then scored the winning bucket with just under nine seconds left to secure the win.
Injury Updates
The Sixers also had good news after the win, with more as it appears Joel Embiid has avoided a major knee injury, as the team prepares for the return of Paul George.
Next up — Detroit on Friday night.
Not the Lions, mind you — the Pistons.
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