VJ Edgecombe’s perfect first half has Philadelphia ahead 64-59, but Chicago surged for 36 points in the second quarter.
Philadelphia carries a 64-59 halftime lead, building a seven-point cushion in the first quarter before Chicago answered with 36 points in the second. The 6-1 Sixers, ranked fifth in the power index, have VJ Edgecombe to thank for a flawless 15-point half: 7-for-7 shooting in 16:31. Josh Giddey has kept Chicago close with nine assists, while Caleb Wilson and Jaylen Brown each have 11 points. After the break, watch whether Philadelphia can slow Chicago’s offense and whether Edgecombe can keep converting at an extraordinary clip.
Key Performers
VJ Edgecombe, PHI: 15 points, 7-for-7 FG Josh Giddey, CHI: 6 points, 9 assists Caleb Wilson, CHI: 11 points, 4-for-7 FG