Boston Celtics rookie Carsen Edwards scored 28 points on Sunday in a G League assignment to lead the Maine Red Claws to a 108-107 win over the College Park Skyhawks.
The second-round pick finished by shooting 10-of-19 from the field, including 4-of-11 from 3-point range, in 37 minutes of work. Edwards took the place of Tremont Waters, who is with the Celtics, as the lead guard on Sunday and he also added seven rebounds and four assists.
Edwards has played the past four games with the Red Claws on assignment after playing sparingly with the Celtics as of late. Edwards has responded by turning in back-to-back games with at least 28 points after scoring 33 on Friday against the Long Island Nets.
Carsen Edwards finishes with 28 points, seven rebounds, four assists and this dunk👇 in the Red Claws 108-107 win.
Edwards is averaging 30.5 points over his last two games. #Purduepic.twitter.com/ATwX1e9C0i
— Andrew Pogar (@AndrewPogar) January 19, 2020
In addition to Edwards, Tacko Fall also suited up for the Red Claws on Sunday. The 7-foot-5 center finished with nine points, seven rebounds and one block after battling through foul trouble for much of the contest.
After his performance on Sunday, Edwards is now averaging 21.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and two steals in 10 games with the Red Claws. He is 10th in the G League in scoring and 14th in steals.
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