Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid finally got his first dunk of the season in a blowout win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, and VJ Edgecombe continued to put on show.
In a lighthearted moment, Embiid jokingly took credit for "missing games" but seemed genuinely amused when asked if he felt like he'd finally gotten some consistency going. He also poked fun at the Knicks fans, saying they were quiet after losing.
But as expected, it was Edgecombe who truly stole the show in New York, showcasing his impressive all-around skills and a remarkable 38.2% three-point percentage across his first 29 games in the NBA. His ability to take over games on both ends of the court is what's making him such a standout rookie.
Embiid eventually got his dunk after the Sixers put away the game, and while he seemed unbothered by it, the young big man was still keenly aware that this was just his first one of the season. "It was whatever," Embiid quipped with a smile, before adding, "I wish it would have been off the backboard."
The game highlighted the chemistry between Maxey and Edgecombe as well, but for most of the night, Maxey stole the spotlight with 36 points on just 22 shots from the field. His impressive efficiency marks are part of what's making this season so remarkable.
For Nurse, there's a new goal in mind: getting Edgecombe more involved in transition play and utilizing his speed and body control on contact finishes to create scoring opportunities. "I want to get him playing a little bit more in the open floor," he said.
Despite Maxey's incredible individual performances, it was the team's continuity that truly made all the difference. As George noted, the key is having a sense of rhythm with each other, and this year the Sixers seem like they've finally figured that out.
This game marked the latest in an impressive stretch for the Sixers on the road against the Knicks, but their ability to establish consistency may ultimately be what sets them apart.
In a lighthearted moment, Embiid jokingly took credit for "missing games" but seemed genuinely amused when asked if he felt like he'd finally gotten some consistency going. He also poked fun at the Knicks fans, saying they were quiet after losing.
But as expected, it was Edgecombe who truly stole the show in New York, showcasing his impressive all-around skills and a remarkable 38.2% three-point percentage across his first 29 games in the NBA. His ability to take over games on both ends of the court is what's making him such a standout rookie.
Embiid eventually got his dunk after the Sixers put away the game, and while he seemed unbothered by it, the young big man was still keenly aware that this was just his first one of the season. "It was whatever," Embiid quipped with a smile, before adding, "I wish it would have been off the backboard."
The game highlighted the chemistry between Maxey and Edgecombe as well, but for most of the night, Maxey stole the spotlight with 36 points on just 22 shots from the field. His impressive efficiency marks are part of what's making this season so remarkable.
For Nurse, there's a new goal in mind: getting Edgecombe more involved in transition play and utilizing his speed and body control on contact finishes to create scoring opportunities. "I want to get him playing a little bit more in the open floor," he said.
Despite Maxey's incredible individual performances, it was the team's continuity that truly made all the difference. As George noted, the key is having a sense of rhythm with each other, and this year the Sixers seem like they've finally figured that out.
This game marked the latest in an impressive stretch for the Sixers on the road against the Knicks, but their ability to establish consistency may ultimately be what sets them apart.
I'm loving how Embiid is just owning his first dunk of the season 
. The kid's got confidence and sense of humor, and that's what makes him so lovable. Edgecombe, though, is the real MVP right now 
. His skills are insane, and it's awesome to see a rookie making such an impact. I'm not surprised Nurse wants to get him more involved in transition play, he's got the speed and control to make some magic happen on the court 
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. I love how George puts it - having a sense of rhythm with each other. That's what sets top teams apart from good ones.
. The Sixers are definitely looking like a force to be reckoned with 
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he's literally a rookie of the year candidate already! his 3pt skills are insane and it's not just about scoring, he's also a beast on D 
i love how nurse is trying to get him more involved in transition play, it's gonna be so cool to see him make some highlight reel plays 
he's literally killing it out there and I love how he's showing off his skills 
but let's be real, Edgecombe's the real MVP right now 
Maxey's been on fire too though, 36 points in just 22 shots is insane 
I gotta say, I'm loving how Philly's young guns are gelling together! Edgecombe is like a breath of fresh air - his all-around skills are insane 
. It's not just about individual performances, but how they work together to create a winning formula. Nurse seems like he's got his finger on the pulse with Edgecombe's development plans 
- can't wait to see him take over more games! 
. I mean, 38.2% three-point percentage is crazy for anyone, let alone a rookie! The chemistry between him and Maxey is undeniable, they're like a dynamic duo on the court 
. And Nurse is finally giving Edgecombe some decent playing time, which is gonna be huge for his development 
. I think this season's all about finding that consistency, and if they can keep it up, watch out NBA! 
i love how coach nurse is trying to get edgecombe more involved in transition play, he has so much potential to take over games! 
it's like they're just meant to be on the same team 
. And can we talk about Maxey's efficiency? 36 points on just 22 shots from the field is no joke 
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. they seem like they've finally found that rhythm with each other 
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. The Sixers are looking sharp this season, but for real though, it's their chemistry that's making them unstoppable 
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