The 76ers achieved an impressive 111-97 victory over the Celtics in Game 2 of their playoff series, leveling the series after a 32-point loss in Game 1. Rookie VJ Edgecombe set multiple franchise records, including the most 3-pointers by a rookie in a playoff game and scoring 30 points, the highest for a 76ers rookie in 45 years. The team shot 49% from three, significantly improving from Game 1, while the Celtics struggled with just 26% from beyond the arc. This victory marked the first time since 1981 that the 76ers shot over 48% and held the Celtics below 40% in a playoff game.
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