The Philadelphia 76ers survived a high-scoring additional time battle in opposition to the Memphis Grizzlies, pulling out a 139 to 136 win because of a clutch three-pointer from rookie VJ Edgecombe. In a recreation full of star energy and momentum swings, it was Edgecombe who delivered the ultimate blow.
Ja Morant poured in 40 factors for Memphis, together with 18 within the fourth quarter, to drive additional time. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey answered with 34 factors every for Philadelphia, however the evening finally belonged to Edgecombe. The rookie completed with 25 factors and 4 steals, scoring 16 of these factors within the fourth quarter and additional time mixed.
With the sport tied late in OT, Edgecombe calmly knocked down the game-winning three, capping a back-and-forth contest that featured 9 lead modifications after halftime. Philadelphia has now improved to six and a pair of in video games the place Edgecombe scores at the least 20 factors.
“They’ve confidence in me, in order that’s what helped me make that shot,” Edgecombe mentioned. “Going into the huddle, Ty instructed me I’m gonna make an enormous shot.”
Maxey added 12 assists and 4 three-pointers, whereas Embiid chipped in 10 rebounds and eight assists. The duo has now topped 30 factors every for the thirteenth time, second solely to Wilt Chamberlain and Hal Greer in franchise historical past.
