Avid hoops watchers were already aware of Guerschon Yabusele’s many ways of impacting a game, but with two nationally-televised primetime games over a three-night stretch, Philadelphia’s combo forward decided to ramp things up a notch. Comfortably ahead by 20, and roughly one well-executed quarter away from sending a message against the NBA’s defending champions, Yabusele stays urgent, overwhelming the Boston Celtics’ defense by slipping behind after a pick-and-roll. Down to one final task of surviving Derrick White’s rim contest, Yabusele pairs a head of steam with a four-inch, 70-pound size advantage, barreling downhill for a rim-shaking contact flush. The Celtics would command the last laugh, using a 26-point comeback to foil the Philadelphia 76ers’ plans. Yabusele, though, added another chapter to his own comeback-type story, following up his 28-point showcase with 21 points (on 8-of-13 shooting), alongside six rebounds and two trifectas on February 2, 2025. · Feb 3, 2025