Philadelphia 76ers point guard VJ Edgecombe has found his groove playing alongside the team's superstars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The 20-year-old rookie has been thriving on offense, taking advantage of the attention drawn by his teammates to score in opportunistic ways.
Edgecombe described Embiid and Maxey as "superstars" whether anyone wants to admit it or not. He praised their chemistry, saying that he's happy to play alongside them and that he feels like a kid playing with his idols. The 76ers' offense has been gaining cohesion, with Edgecombe learning to capitalize on the attention Embiid and Maxey draw.
Edgecombe pointed out that if the opposing team allows Embiid and Maxey to go at two-on-two, the Sixers will thrive. He noted that there's a spot-up three for him, where he can step in and take shots. There's also space for him to charge down the lane with the ball.
The 76ers have leaned into their dominant two-man game, featuring Maxey-Embiid empty pick-and-roll plays on offense. Edgecombe has benefited from this strategy, scoring in different ways and getting opportunities to spot up for open threes or attack driving lanes.
Quentin Grimes is also finding his rhythm, giving the Sixers a lift with his all-around performances. Grimes shot below 40 percent from the field in December but has been hot since then.
Grimes credited his success to playing aggressively and making plays for himself and his teammates. He's trying to find openings and space on the court while also being available to pass when needed.
The Sixers' Adem Bona is starting to earn minutes that previously belonged to Andre Drummond, and he's developing a partnership with Embiid. Bona said that playing alongside Embiid is about contributing defensively and helping to keep the pace of the game faster on offense.
Bona emphasized the importance of spacing in their system. He noted that if they can find open spaces, it will help him assist Embiid better when he gets double-teamed.
The 76ers' next games are crucial, with several matchups against teams they should be able to beat as favorites. However, every game still matters as the team jockeys for a top-six seed to avoid the Play-In Tournament.
As Edgecombe and Grimes continue to grow alongside Embiid and Maxey, it will be interesting to see how their chemistry develops.
Edgecombe described Embiid and Maxey as "superstars" whether anyone wants to admit it or not. He praised their chemistry, saying that he's happy to play alongside them and that he feels like a kid playing with his idols. The 76ers' offense has been gaining cohesion, with Edgecombe learning to capitalize on the attention Embiid and Maxey draw.
Edgecombe pointed out that if the opposing team allows Embiid and Maxey to go at two-on-two, the Sixers will thrive. He noted that there's a spot-up three for him, where he can step in and take shots. There's also space for him to charge down the lane with the ball.
The 76ers have leaned into their dominant two-man game, featuring Maxey-Embiid empty pick-and-roll plays on offense. Edgecombe has benefited from this strategy, scoring in different ways and getting opportunities to spot up for open threes or attack driving lanes.
Quentin Grimes is also finding his rhythm, giving the Sixers a lift with his all-around performances. Grimes shot below 40 percent from the field in December but has been hot since then.
Grimes credited his success to playing aggressively and making plays for himself and his teammates. He's trying to find openings and space on the court while also being available to pass when needed.
The Sixers' Adem Bona is starting to earn minutes that previously belonged to Andre Drummond, and he's developing a partnership with Embiid. Bona said that playing alongside Embiid is about contributing defensively and helping to keep the pace of the game faster on offense.
Bona emphasized the importance of spacing in their system. He noted that if they can find open spaces, it will help him assist Embiid better when he gets double-teamed.
The 76ers' next games are crucial, with several matchups against teams they should be able to beat as favorites. However, every game still matters as the team jockeys for a top-six seed to avoid the Play-In Tournament.
As Edgecombe and Grimes continue to grow alongside Embiid and Maxey, it will be interesting to see how their chemistry develops.
their "chemistry" is just them taking advantage of opposing teams' weaknesses... edgecombe's like a tiny little ball hog 
and grimes has been hot and cold all season... adem bonas getting more minutes is cool i guess, maybe he can help turn the 76ers into a real contender one day 
but for now they're just playing in the shadows of embiid and maxey 
!! i love how he's taking advantage of the attention from his teammates to score in opportunistic ways 
. he's like a sponge soaking up all the scraps they throw at him and making the most of it! 
and the chemistry between edgecombe, embiid, and maxey is just magic 
. they're like three peas in a pod out there, working together like clockwork 
. i'm so hyped for their next games, can't wait to see how this squad continues to gel 
when they're all playing together. And I love how Grimes is stepping up too 
. Can't wait to see how they all gel together as we head into these big games 
I also got major respect for Quentin Grimes, dude's been on fire since he found his groove 
can't wait to see how the rest of the season unfolds 
. The 76ers' offense is getting better with Maxey and Embiid being a dynamic duo, and Edgecombe's opportunistic scoring is the icing on the cake. If they can keep their two-man game going, they'll be unstoppable. And Grimes is no slouch either, playing aggressively and making plays for himself and others 
. It'll be interesting to see how their chemistry develops, especially with the playoffs looming. Can they keep this momentum going? Only time will tell... but I'm feeling pretty good about it 
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. Grimes and Bona bringing the heat 
. This team's chemistry is gonna be EVERYTHING 
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. And Adem Bona's partnership with Embiid is looking strong 
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️. When they can get Embiid and Maxey open looks or create space for Edgecombe to attack, I think they'll be unstoppable 
he's got this crazy confidence on court and it's infectious! i love how he's not afraid to take shots when embiid & maxey are drawing all the attention 
. I think the key to the 76ers' success lies in having players who can thrive off each other's strengths. Edgecombe's opportunistic scoring and Grimes' aggressive plays are perfect complements to Embiid and Maxey's dominant game. It's gonna be fun to watch their chemistry develop and see how they balance individual success with team goals