BOSTON — Justin Anderson could be an X-factor for the 76ers.
The reserve swingman brings a physicality that has been missing from the Sixers in the first two games of their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Boston Celtics.
“Having to sit and watch it was tough obviously, but I have to wait until my number is called,” Anderson said 30 minutes after Thursday night’s 108-103 Game 2 loss at TD Garden.
A team player, the third-year veteran hasn’t complained about his lack of involvement. He didn’t play on Thursday after only being on the floor for 5 minutes, 16 seconds in Monday’s 117-101 Game 1 loss.