Edgecombe's breakout fuels Sixers' comeback to level series vs Celtics

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On the road without Embiid, the Sixers leaned on VJ Edgecombe’s 20 first-half points (16 in the second quarter) and a late Tyrese Maxey surge to outpace the Celtics 111-97 and level the series at 1-1, flipping momentum with a 17-3 run and a stronger defensive effort after a slow start.
- Instant observations: VJ Edgecombe, Sixers even up series with resilient performance, outlasting Celtics PhillyVoice
- 76ers 111-97 Celtics (Apr 21, 2026) Final Score ESPN
- 76ers-Celtics Game 2: Philadelphia backcourt delivers big to even series NBA
- Rookie VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey power 76ers past cold-shooting Celtics to tie series at 1-1 Yahoo Sports
- It’s all about the shot in the modern NBA, and after Game 2, the Sixers have one against the Celtics The Boston Globe
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