When the Sixers eventually do get healthy again, one has to wonder if Edwards has done enough to earn a role for them. "Yeah, I do," Nurse said if he sees a future role for Edward

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.

Off a screen from Guerschon Yabusele, he drove past his defender, got two feet into the paint, and handed the ball off once he had occupied the help defender. It was the right play. Coach Nick Nurse has kept Edwards — an undrafted rookie on a two-way contract — on the court because of these plays.