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Paul George talks pressure on young Sixers backcourt in Celtics series

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Paul George discusses the pressure on the young backcourt of the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of their series with the Boston Celtics.

BOSTON -- As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare for Round 1 of the playoffs starting on Sunday afternoon against the Boston Celtics, there will be a lot of pressure on the young backcourt of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe to lead the way on the offensive end. Maxey averaged 30. 0 points, 8.

8 assists, and 4. 5 rebounds while shooting 41. 8% from the floor and 51.

4% from deep in four games against the Celtics while Edgecombe averagedย 20. 0 points, 5. 0 rebounds, and 3.

4 assists while shooting 43. 5% from the floor and 41. 2% from deep in those games.