The Philadelphia 76ers narrowly escaped a disasterous collapse against the Golden State Warriors, with Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe providing crucial last-second heroics. The Sixers initially took a commanding 20-point lead into the fourth quarter, but their organization quickly fell apart as the game slipped away.
Coach Nick Nurse's decision to start Quentin Grimes alongside Maxey and Edgecombe proved astute, as the trio of guards formed a cohesive unit that outorganized the Warriors on both ends. Maxey had a standout performance, scoring in one of his trademark bursts while also creating for himself and others. Meanwhile, Embiid struggled with his usual accuracy despite reaching the 25-minute mark.
However, it was Edgecombe who stole the show with a memorable block and subsequent put-back that gave the Sixers the lead with seconds remaining. Maxey's game-saving block sealed the win as the Warriors' last-ditch efforts fell short.
The triumph marked the Sixers' second consecutive victory, with Nurse finally giving his three-guard lineup – including Grimes, Maxey, and Edgecombe – consistent playing time. While Nurse acknowledged defensive challenges when starting all three guards together, he remains confident in their ability to execute on both ends.
With Paul George expected to return from his back-to-back absence, it's uncertain how often the three-guard lineups will be deployed. Nevertheless, Grimes, Maxey, and Edgecombe have proven themselves to be valuable components of Nurse's rotation, particularly when paired with Jared McCain in place of Justin Edwards.
As the Sixers head to Milwaukee for their next matchup against a Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Bucks team, they will look to build on this momentum. With their offense humming and key defensive stops from Maxey and Edgecombe, Philadelphia is poised to overcome any remaining challenges.
Coach Nick Nurse's decision to start Quentin Grimes alongside Maxey and Edgecombe proved astute, as the trio of guards formed a cohesive unit that outorganized the Warriors on both ends. Maxey had a standout performance, scoring in one of his trademark bursts while also creating for himself and others. Meanwhile, Embiid struggled with his usual accuracy despite reaching the 25-minute mark.
However, it was Edgecombe who stole the show with a memorable block and subsequent put-back that gave the Sixers the lead with seconds remaining. Maxey's game-saving block sealed the win as the Warriors' last-ditch efforts fell short.
The triumph marked the Sixers' second consecutive victory, with Nurse finally giving his three-guard lineup – including Grimes, Maxey, and Edgecombe – consistent playing time. While Nurse acknowledged defensive challenges when starting all three guards together, he remains confident in their ability to execute on both ends.
With Paul George expected to return from his back-to-back absence, it's uncertain how often the three-guard lineups will be deployed. Nevertheless, Grimes, Maxey, and Edgecombe have proven themselves to be valuable components of Nurse's rotation, particularly when paired with Jared McCain in place of Justin Edwards.
As the Sixers head to Milwaukee for their next matchup against a Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Bucks team, they will look to build on this momentum. With their offense humming and key defensive stops from Maxey and Edgecombe, Philadelphia is poised to overcome any remaining challenges.
Just when you thought the 76ers were gonna get blown out, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe come in clutch! I love how Coach Nurse finally gave those three guards some serious time together - it looks like they're a match made in heaven 
. Embiid's off night aside, Maxey was on fire and that block by Edgecombe? 
Still gives me chills! The real question now is what happens when Paul George returns... will the three-guard lineups stay or do we see some changes to the rotation? 
Either way, Philly's momentum is looking strong for their next matchup against the Bucks. Bring it on! 
I'm just kidding, we love him no matter what! 
But seriously, VJ Edgecombe's block and put-back were insane! I was on the edge of my seat thinking "we're gonna lose it" but he saved the day. 
And that three-guard lineup is looking strong with Grimes, Maxey, and Edgecombe - Nurse has got some magic happening there! 
! That Tyrese Maxey dude's got some serious moves - scoring in those trademark bursts like he's unstoppable 
. It's great to see Coach Nick Nurse experimenting with his lineup, giving guys like Quentin Grimes more playing time too 
. The three-guard unit is looking fire 
, but I'm curious to see how often they'll be on the court when Paul George returns 
I'm also not convinced that Edgecombe is the real MVP of this team – he got some big plays, yeah, but what about Maxey? The guy's a scoring machine 
. Coach Nurse is always talking about his team's cohesion, but sometimes it feels like they're just winging it.
. The guy's a superstar, but he can't seem to hit a shot to save his life lately. I guess that's what happens when you're trying to carry the team on your back all the time 
. It's been fun to watch Grimes, Maxey, and Edgecombe gel together on the court 
. Stranger things have happened, right? 
I love how Grimes, Maxey & Edgecombe were able to step up when it mattered most 
. The 3-guard lineup has potential but let's see how they do without PG on the court 
his scoring burst was insane 
. Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe are definitely making a case for themselves as key contributors to this team, and I'm excited to see how often Nurse will deploy that three-guard lineup 
. Fingers crossed Paul George returns soon and we get to see some more of their chemistry 
. The question now is whether this will become a consistent part of their rotation, or just a temporary fix while Paul George gets back from injury 
. One thing's for sure, Philly is on the move and ready to take on the Bucks! 
now we just gotta see how long this lineup can keep going? paul george coming back changes everything, but for now let's enjoy the win 
what's up with the 76ers' defense lately?! 
tyrese maxey and vj edgecombe are lighting it up, but embiid needs to get his shot on track ASAP 