Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards delivered a standout performance in the team’s 102-100 victory over the Boston Celtics, scoring 22 points in just 27 minutes. The second-year player contributed three rebounds, three assists, and a steal, leading the 76ers in scoring ahead of Tyrese Maxey’s 21 points. Andre Drummond added 14 points and 13 rebounds to the win.
Edwards’ game-winning moment came with 4:43 left in the fourth quarter, when his 3-pointer put the 76ers ahead. The moment prompted an outburst from the young star, which he later admitted was a frustrated expletive-laced yell. During the postgame media session, Edwards’ mother, Ebony Twiggs, humorously noted that her son would receive a beating for his outburst, drawing laughter from the room. Edwards, visibly sheepish, replied, “Well, she knows,” acknowledging his own verbal slip.
Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown led the team with 24 points, but the Celtics were unable to maintain an eight-point lead in the fourth quarter. The win moved the 76ers to 7-4 on the season, while the Celtics fell to 5-7. Edwards, who joined the 76ers last season as an undrafted player, has been a key contributor, averaging 10.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 44 games during the 2024-25 season. This season, he’s averaging 6 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in nine games.
The incident highlights the personal and professional dynamics within sports, where athletes must manage their on-court energy while balancing familial relationships. As the 76ers continue their season, Edwards’ performance and personal moments like these underscore the multifaceted life of a professional athlete.