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Sixers single out Justin Edwards following road loss to Celtics
Jayson Tatum scores 35 points as Celtics give shorthanded Sixers 14th loss in 16 games
Jayson Tatum barreled down the lane for the breakaway one-handed dunk, already giving the Celtics a 14-point first-quarter cushion that would only grow as Thursday’s matchup against the 76ers progressed.
Boston Celtics injury report: Jayson Tatum upgraded for 76ers game
The Celtics and 76ers are without multiple stars and rotation players for their 7:30 p.m. Thursday game at TD Garden. So it’ll be a lean night for both sides. But, as expected, Jayson Tatum will suit up and is available after missing the Celtics' win over the Blazers from the night before.
New York Knicks' Mikal Bridges, right, defends the ball from Philadelphia 76ers' Justin Edwards during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in New York.
Edwards has played in the 76ers' last two games after missing the prior three contests due to a left ankle sprain. He'll make his 10th start of the season Monday due to the absences of Paul George (groin) and Kelly Oubre (illness).
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse was hopeful Justin Edwards could return to the team’s lineup for their Monday night matchup against the Chicago Bulls. Unfortunately, that won’t be the case. According to the official NBA injury report,
The 76ers Joel Embiid has been shut down for the season. Forward Justin Edwards, point guard Tyrese Maxey, shooting Guard Kelly Oubre, forward Paul George and point guard Kyle Lowry are all game time decisions for Philadelphia.
76ers' Paul George not yet ready to return from injury
76ers' Paul George: Remaining out for Sunday
George will miss his second straight contest Sunday due to left groin soreness. Justin Edwards should continue to receive increased playing time in his absence. George's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Atlanta.
Paul George out next two games as Sixers still taking things day-to-day
Just as Justin Edwards started competing with the Philadelphia 76ers on his standard contract, the young rookie started dealing with a setback. Before the Sixers went into the All-Star break, Edwards checked in for 31 minutes against the Brooklyn Nets.
Grimes racked up 14 points (6-15 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists and six rebounds in 38 minutes during Monday's 119-102 loss to the Trail Blazers. The 24-year-old finished as the club's third-leading scorer behind Andre Drummond (25 points) and Justin Edwards (16 points),
Justin Edwards might never forget his first, even if it doesn’t rank as his best. Sitting at his locker, feet soaking in a bucket, the 76ers rookie flipped quickly through his brain’s Rolodex of dunks after the Sixers held off Golden State,
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