The Philadelphia 76ers narrowly escaped a disastrous fourth quarter to secure a thrilling 99-98 victory over the Golden State Warriors, thanks in large part to last-second heroics from point guard VJ Edgecombe and small forward Tyrese Maxey.
In what can only be described as an instant classic finish, Edgecombe put back a Maxey miss to give the Sixers the lead with just seconds left on the clock, before Maxey blocked a Golden State shot attempt to seal the win. The sequence was one of the most remarkable finishes in recent memory, showcasing the athleticism and clutch gene of both players.
Despite being heavily favored heading into the game, the Sixers found themselves facing an unusually slow start from their offense, largely due to the Warriors' depleted roster. However, with Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler out for Golden State, and only one half of Draymond Green available, Steve Kerr's team was unable to mount a comeback.
The turning point came in the fourth quarter, when Maxey got into his groove offensively, scoring at will despite the Sixers' lackluster passing game. Embiid also had moments of brilliance, albeit with some missed shots that he usually makes.
Coach Nick Nurse's decision to start Tyrese Maxey alongside Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe in a three-guard lineup proved to be a masterstroke, as the unit clicked seamlessly on offense. With Paul George out for the front end of the back-to-back, Nurse opted to go smaller and create more ball-handling options, which allowed his young point guard to thrive.
Edgecombe had an early scoring burst off the bench before sitting with just 6 minutes remaining in the game, when he again proved himself to be a clutch performer, blocking a shot attempt by Maxey that would have given Golden State the win.
In one of the most bizarre moments of the night, rookie VJ Edgecombe was posterized by teammate Dominick Barlow on his first-ever NBA dunk. Despite being limited in minutes, the 20-year-old showed flashes of brilliance and poise that bode well for his future in Philadelphia.
As the Sixers head to Milwaukee next for their back-to-back against a Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Bucks team, Nurse's coaching decisions remain a hot topic among fans. Starting three guards together may not be feasible when both George and Oubre are available, but with Paul George out of the picture, it could become a staple in his rotation.
The win marked Philadelphia's second straight victory, as they continue to navigate their tumultuous season. With Maxey and Edgecombe on the rise, the future looks bright for this young core.
In what can only be described as an instant classic finish, Edgecombe put back a Maxey miss to give the Sixers the lead with just seconds left on the clock, before Maxey blocked a Golden State shot attempt to seal the win. The sequence was one of the most remarkable finishes in recent memory, showcasing the athleticism and clutch gene of both players.
Despite being heavily favored heading into the game, the Sixers found themselves facing an unusually slow start from their offense, largely due to the Warriors' depleted roster. However, with Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler out for Golden State, and only one half of Draymond Green available, Steve Kerr's team was unable to mount a comeback.
The turning point came in the fourth quarter, when Maxey got into his groove offensively, scoring at will despite the Sixers' lackluster passing game. Embiid also had moments of brilliance, albeit with some missed shots that he usually makes.
Coach Nick Nurse's decision to start Tyrese Maxey alongside Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe in a three-guard lineup proved to be a masterstroke, as the unit clicked seamlessly on offense. With Paul George out for the front end of the back-to-back, Nurse opted to go smaller and create more ball-handling options, which allowed his young point guard to thrive.
Edgecombe had an early scoring burst off the bench before sitting with just 6 minutes remaining in the game, when he again proved himself to be a clutch performer, blocking a shot attempt by Maxey that would have given Golden State the win.
In one of the most bizarre moments of the night, rookie VJ Edgecombe was posterized by teammate Dominick Barlow on his first-ever NBA dunk. Despite being limited in minutes, the 20-year-old showed flashes of brilliance and poise that bode well for his future in Philadelphia.
As the Sixers head to Milwaukee next for their back-to-back against a Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Bucks team, Nurse's coaching decisions remain a hot topic among fans. Starting three guards together may not be feasible when both George and Oubre are available, but with Paul George out of the picture, it could become a staple in his rotation.
The win marked Philadelphia's second straight victory, as they continue to navigate their tumultuous season. With Maxey and Edgecombe on the rise, the future looks bright for this young core.
i mean dont get me wrong i love a good latte but theres something about it being cruelty-free and sustainable that makes me feel like im supporting the right thing... anyway back to basketball have you guys seen the new nike collab with the warriors its fire 
! edgecombe is literally a hero 
, i love how he stepped up in crunch time and made those clutch plays. maxey's athleticism is crazy too 
, who needs 2pts when you can throw down a sick dunk like dominick barlow 
. coach nurse's decision to start three guards together might be a bit unconventional but it definitely worked tonight 
. sixers are looking up 
, with maxey and edgecombe on the rise they've got a bright future ahead of them 
. now let's get back to my format collection 
. I mean, who else can block a shot attempt AND score the winning basket? 
, will this lineup become a staple of the rotation? Maybe Nurse just wanted to give Maxey and Edgecombe some extra exposure 
. Coach Nick Nurse is on point too with the three-guard lineup - it's a game plan I never knew I needed but now I'm all for it 
. The way he blocked that shot attempt by Maxey to seal the win was mental 
. And despite the dunk where he got posterized by Dom, it's clear he's got game 
. But for now, let's just bask in the glory of this incredible win 
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but at the same time, coach Nurse's decision to start him alongside Quentin Grimes in that three-guard lineup is a bit puzzling... I mean, if George is out for another game, why not stick with it? The Sixers' offense does kinda struggle when they don't have Maxey and Embiid going at full strength. But hey, the win is still a big one and I'm hyped to see how this young core develops 
and can we talk about how Dominick Barlow just posterized edgecombe on his first dunk 
. They'll probably go back to normal starting lineups soon enough when everyone comes back healthy. And that dunk from Barlow... great, just what they need more highlight reels 
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I love how Coach Nurse took a chance on starting three guards together, it paid off big time 
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coach nurse's decision to start three guards together is def a risk, but it paid off big time