Heroic against the Celtics, Justin Edwards was soon… scolded by his mother

« I didn’t even know I did it. I was somewhere else, really. » Justin Edwards was so in love with his match that he hardly realized that he had changed the match against the Celtics in favor of the Sixers. With a deficit of 8 points six minutes into his team’s time, the winger made the first, then the second and finally the third winning shot.

Just 9-0, in less than two minutes of play, which puts Philadelphia back in front. ” You’re telling me I hit three threes in a row, that’s the first time I’ve heard that “, emphasizes the 21-year-old player who, at this moment, let his joy burst. Let’s go to hell! » as if he shouted.

During his post-match press conferencethe reporter asks him to confirm what he said while shouting to the crowd. Before he can answer, his mother intervenes with an amusing threat directed at her son: ” I know what he said! He will get one! » Enough to make journalists burst out laughing.

« To be honest, I calmed down a bit when I got to the NBA. I’ve always been that kind of guy. You can ask my mother, she is there. I’ve always been the little guy, the type of guy who yells for motivation, ever since high school and college. So, I calmed down a bit, but it was just a small thing. I don’t know », Justin Edwards fired a few seconds earlier.

His excitement is understandable. Although he has had an uneventful start to the season, after being a rotation player last year with an average of 10 points, the winger had his best game of the year so far.

Just one missed shot on the night

If he hadn’t missed his last shot seconds after Kelly Oubre Jr converted it for a tap, he would have even had a perfect night. Because in 27 minutes, the Philadelphia native scored 22 points on 8/9 shooting, including 5/6 from 3-point range, 3 rebounds and 3 assists.

« He was pretty solid on his first pass in the first period. (…) Obviously, once you start, we’ll let you continue. He hit some big shots, got us back in the match, that’s for sure », summarizes Nick Noursewho more than a month ago had a conversation with his player in which the coach told him not to worry about his use.

« I waited my turn and today was my day, honestly “, says Justin Edwards, who says that in this match he performed the shots he usually performs in training. ” It’s like second nature to me. I can’t blame myself for my missed shots. And even when I succeed, I can’t get too carried away. I have to keep my feet on the ground. So, I’ll go back to square one and keep working. »

While Joel Embiid and of course Paul George were out, he said he approached each game with the same frame of mind, “ always ready Because I know I haven’t played much, but with the way our team works and everything is organized, I stay ready all the time. » Tonight he showed that he is.

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How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.