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Justin Anderson has now played for the Philadelphia 76ers for four games now (after being traded from the Dallas Mavericks). Unsurprisingly, he’s already a fan favorite in Philly. Last night against the New York Knicks, Anderson scored a career-high 19 points and added five rebounds, two assists, and a block in 24 minutes of action.
.@JusAnderson1 comes up big in tonight's win tying a career-high 19 points off the bench. pic.twitter.com/HaUf8H7uRh
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) March 4, 2017
He also got in a little of a verbal dust-up with Carmelo Anthony, which maybe helped his ‘fan-favorite’ cause in Philly. In true Virginia alum fashion, Simba has kept his love for defense.
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) March 4, 2017
Man, you see how hype Justin Anderson got just for forcing a shot clock violation?? That's how you become a fan favorite in Philly
— Alex Fischbein (@ThatKidFisch) March 4, 2017
After the game, Simba deflected attention from himself and credited his team with the win.
.@MSullivanFrench caught up with the heroes of tonight's W. #SixersTalk pic.twitter.com/ELMcloBejB
— CSN Philly (@CSNPhilly) March 4, 2017
I think this Philly thing could work out for him...
Justin Anderson on the Sixers:
— The Sixer Sense (@SixerSense) March 4, 2017
"They're fast, they're young, and they want to win just like me."
Somebody get me a jersey.
The Justin Anderson game.
— Marshall Harris (@mharrisCSN) March 4, 2017
19 pts (8-12 FG, 3-6 3pt), 5 reb, 2 ast, 1 blk.
Sixers hold on for a 105-102 win.#SixersTalk pic.twitter.com/8DhBDtgYC4