NBA Recognizes VJ Edgecombe's Historic Playoff Accomplishment
Summary
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 111-97 in a playoff game, led by rookie guard VJ Edgecombe's record-breaking performance. Edgecombe scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to do so in a playoff game.Key Facts
- The 76ers were the No. 7 seed and beat the No. 2 seed Celtics in Boston.
- VJ Edgecombe scored 30 points and had 10 rebounds, both playoff career highs.
- Edgecombe made six three-pointers out of 10 attempts, also a personal best in the playoffs.
- He is the youngest player ever to record 30+ points and 10+ rebounds in an NBA playoff game.
- Edgecombe is the second player aged 20 or younger to reach these marks, after Magic Johnson.
- He is the first rookie to reach these numbers since Tim Duncan in 1998.
- Teammate Tyrese Maxey added 29 points in the game.
- The playoff series between the Celtics and 76ers is tied 1-1, with Game 3 scheduled in Philadelphia.
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