Boston Celtics 97-111 Philadelphia 76ers, NBA 2026 Playoffs: Edgecombe, Maxey Have Big Scoring Nights

V.J. Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall on his back early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday night to tie their playoff series at one game apiece. Edgecombe made six of the 76ers’ 19 3-pointers. Maxey also had nine assists as Philadelphia bounced back after getting blown out 123-91 in Game 1. Edgecombe is the first rookie to record at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in a playoff game since Tim Duncan on May 5, 1998. The series shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Friday.

Updated on: 22 April 2026 2:22 pm

Published at: 22 April 2026 2:22 pm

NBA: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe is congratulated by fans after defeating the Boston Celtics following Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series in Boston. | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) is congratulated by fans after defeating the Boston Celtics following Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series in Boston. | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

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NBA Basketball Game: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, top, hangs from the rim after dunking against Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) during the second half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball game in Boston. | Photo: AP/Robert F. Bukaty

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NBA Basketball Game: Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) moves to net against Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) during the second half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball game in Boston. | Photo: AP/Robert F. Bukaty

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NBA Basketball: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards (11) drives against Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser, right, during the second half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball game in Boston. | Photo: AP/Robert F. Bukaty

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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) slams a dunk against Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona (30) during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball game in Boston. | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

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NBA Playoffs 2026: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series in Boston. | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

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Basketball: Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe takes a shot against Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (55) and forward Sam Hauser (30) during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series in Boston. | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

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NBA Playoffs 2026: Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series in Boston. | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

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Basketball: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series in Boston. | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa