Edwards, 21, often keeps his responses short and sweet. But after nearly swinging a nationally-televised playoff rematch against the New York Knicks in the Sixers' direction on Wednesday night, he provided a telling glimpse into his mental journey over the last few months.

Edwards, who credits the Delaware Blue Coats for his recent success, couldn't be more appreciative of the opportunity "to put on for my family and friends and my hometown.”

While the Sixers are, obviously, not where they expected to be at this point in the season, the injuries have opened the door for undrafted rookie Justin Edwards to get an opportunity. After scoring 25 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday,

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After dropping a team-high 25 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Philadelphia 76ers’ Justin Edwards would not touch the ball for his first two minutes of game time the next night against the New York Knicks.