VJ Edgecombe insists Philadelphia won’t quit after the Knicks went up 2-0, 108-102, with the series shifting back home.
The Philadelphia 76ers are facing a steep climb after the New York Knicks took a 2-0 lead, but rookie standout VJ Edgecombe is making sure the message is clear.
In Game 2 at Madison Square Garden. Philly showed a stronger pulse than in the opener and kept battling. yet the Knicks ultimately closed it out with a 108-102 win.. With that result. the series heads back to Philadelphia. where the 76ers now need to win multiple games to stay within striking distance.
The key takeaway from Edgecombe’s approach is that he and the team are treating the deficit as a challenge, not a verdict. After already completing a memorable comeback earlier in the postseason, his focus stays fixed on effort and execution game to game.
Edgecombe’s confidence was on display right after the loss. as he stressed that Philadelphia won’t fold even after dropping the first two contests.. His stance reflected what the 76ers have been leaning on all postseason: staying engaged. playing hard. and trusting that momentum can swing when the details tighten.
Still, the margin between belief and breakthrough is performance, and Game 2 wasn’t Edgecombe’s most efficient night. He finished with 17 points on 6-of-13 shooting, adding rebounds while also recording turnovers that Philadelphia will want to limit as the series returns to its home floor.
What matters now is whether the 76ers can turn their spirited effort into consistent scoring and cleaner possessions, especially with the pressure rising as the series moves to do-or-die territory for them.
Edgecombe has been one of the brightest sparks for Philadelphia throughout the postseason, including standout output earlier in the playoffs. If he finds that same form again, it gives the 76ers a focal point that can help stabilize the offense and keep them dangerous as they chase this series.
And while the Knicks have delivered in these opening games, this is the type of postseason moment where Philadelphia’s response will define the next chapter. For Misryoum, the story is simple: Edgecombe’s mindset is set, and now the 76ers need it to show up on the scoreboard.