Sixers' VJ Edgecombe registers historic performance in Game 2 victory

VJ Edgecombe registered a historically rare postseason double-double by a rookie, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a Game 2 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Edgecombe finished with 30 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in the 111-97 win at TD Garden to even up their first-round playoff series at one game apiece. He shot 12-of-20 from the field, including six of the Sixers' 19 3-pointers, and was a game-high plus-17 on the court.

The third overall pick surpassed Hall of Famer Magic Johnson as the youngest player in history to record at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in a playoff game (20 years, 265 days). He is the first rookie to reach that stat line in a playoff game since Tim Duncan in 1998. "He has been impressive all season long," said Paul George , who had 19 points.

"When you think about it, how he started his first NBA game here in this building (with 34 points), I'm sure he was in a small group of players that did what he did on that opening night and then to put a whole season together and get to this point where he is showcasing who he is, he is far past a rookie. ... It is just impressive, man.

" Paul George on this feat: "You did that? " VJ's face lol https://t. co/QIfa2v5jBM pic.