The 2025-26 NBA regular season is off to a thrilling start with electrifying performances and record-breaking debuts. One debut that impressed the most – Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe exploded for 34 points to help his side beat the Boston Celtics in their season opener.
The 76ers opened their regular season campaign with a close 117-116 road win against the Celtics on Wednesday night. While Tyrese Maxey led the game in scoring, Edgecombe displayed a promising performance in his debut. However, Joel Embiid sparked concerns with his restricted movements in the game.
The 20-year-old 76ers rookie shot 13-of-26 from the field and 5-of-13 from beyond the arc. He displayed a mix of shooting, dunking, and defense in his debut and etched his name into the history books.
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