Philadelphia rallied to a 111‑97 victory over Boston, evening the Eastern Conference series at one‑all. Rookie VJ Edgecombe poured in 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds despite a hard fall early in the contest, while Tyrese Maxey added 29 points and nine assists. The win came as the 76ers entered as a 13.5‑point underdog, in the second half marking their biggest playoff upset in 35 years.

Edgecombe’s 30‑point, 10‑rebound line made him the youngest player ever to reach that mark in a postseason, eclipsing Magic Johnson’s 1980 feat by 11 days. Boston relied on Jaylen Brown’s 36 points, yet shot just 39.3% and missed 28 threes. Philadelphia’s 47.8% field efficiency and 19‑of‑39 from beyond the arc forced an 11‑0 run that sealed the game.

Without Joel Embiid, who remains in a post‑appendectomy conditioning program, Nurse leaned on the duo’s aggressiveness, urging them to keep shooting. Boston’s late‑game surge fell short as they committed 13 turnovers that yielded 16 easy points. The crowd's energy amplified the home‑court advantage. Game 3 now heads to Philadelphia, where the 76ers will try to build on the momentum.