Edgecombe and Maxey lead 76ers; Blazers stun Spurs
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Boston — VJ Edgecombe scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday, tying the first-round playoff series at one game apiece. Tyrese Maxey added 29 points and nine assists, and the series shifts to Philadelphia for the upcoming Game 3 on Friday.
Portland beat the San Antonio Spurs 106-103 on Tuesday after Victor Wembanyama exited with a head injury and entered the league concussion protocol; Scoot Henderson scored a season-best 31 for the Trail Blazers. The Spurs had led late in the fourth quarter, and both series will resume with Game 3 scheduled on Friday in each respective home arena.
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Timeline
- 1. Celtics win Game 1 decisively, 123-91, at TD Garden (opening night).
- 2. On Tuesday, 76ers defeat Celtics 111-97; VJ Edgecombe records 30 points and 10 rebounds.
- 3. The series is set to move to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Friday.
- 4. In San Antonio, Wembanyama hits his head, is evaluated and enters concussion protocol on Tuesday.
- 5. Portland rallies and beats San Antonio 106-103; Scoot Henderson scores a season-high 31.
Why it matters
The 76ers' win levels the playoff series, making Game 3 a crucial tiebreaker. If you're a fan, it's a must-watch. For Portland, Henderson's performance could signal a rising star. Keep an eye on him.
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