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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe breaks Magic Johnson’s record in huge Game 2 equalizer

VJ Edgecombe has been every bit as good as advertised for the Philadelphia 76ers after they drafted him with the third overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft. Edgecombe slotted into the 76ers’ starting lineup since day one, and he’ll certainly be a fixture for years to come — especially if he keeps on having […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe breaks Magic Johnson’s record in huge Game 2 equalizer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaylen Brown Makes VJ Edgecombe Statement After 76ers-Celtics Game 2

The Boston Celtics were left stunned on Tuesday night, following their Game 2 battle against the Philadelphia 76ers. A major part of Philly’s success was due to the star rookie, VJ Edgecombe. After getting his first taste of NBA Playoff action over the weekend, Edgecombe had a massive bounce-back effort in Game 2. It’s one […] The post Jaylen Brown Makes VJ Edgecombe Statement After 76ers-Celtics Game 2 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers’ Tyrese Maxey ruthlessly loses Celtics benchwarmer with nasty ankle-breaker

Once again, VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey showed why they are one of the league’s best backcourt duos after carrying the Philadelphia 76ers past the Boston Celtics, 111-97, in Game 2 of their first-round series in the playoffs on Tuesday. The 76ers silenced TD Garden and tied the best-of-seven matchup at 1-1. Edgecombe had 30 […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey ruthlessly loses Celtics benchwarmer with nasty ankle-breaker appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers past Celtics for Game 2 win

We have a series, everyone! After the Boston Celtics trashed the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1, there was a nagging feeling that we were seeing the Boston of old. The Boston team that dominated the 2025 season and would’ve made it to the Finals last year, if not for an unfortunate injury to Jayson Tatum. […] The post VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers past Celtics for Game 2 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe reveals influence behind 30-point masterclass vs. Celtics

The story of VJ Edgecombe’s rookie season has been that he’s so mature and his game is so well-rounded beyond his years. It’s difficult to forget sometimes that the Philadelphia 76ers guard is only 20 years of age. That’s even more difficult to recall now, especially after he put up a 30-point, 10-rebound masterclass to […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe reveals influence behind 30-point masterclass vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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VJ Edgecombe Makes NBA History in 76ers Game 2 Win vs Celtics

Following a disappointing showing in Game 1, VJ Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers got their revenge against the Boston Celtics in the follow-up outing. Edgecombe is a primary reason why the Sixers are heading home with the series tied. Amid the Game 2 beatdown, which went in favor of the 76ers this time, Edgecombe made […] The post VJ Edgecombe Makes NBA History in 76ers Game 2 Win vs Celtics appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe makes NBA rookie playoff history not seen this century

Suffice to say, things did not look very promising for the Philadelphia 76ers after they were on the receiving end of a 123-91 beatdown from the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their 2026 NBA playoffs first-round matchup. But all losses in the playoffs count the same, and the 76ers definitely brought their A-game on […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe makes NBA rookie playoff history not seen this century appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Maxey taunts Celtics crowd during 76ers’ stunning Game 2 win

Tyrese Maxey was very much in his bag during Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers earned a stunning road victory over the Celtics in Tuesday’s Game 2. They won by a convincing final of 111-97 at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. to even up the first-round series at … The post Tyrese Maxey taunts Celtics crowd during 76ers’ stunning Game 2 win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe posterizes Celtics amid rookie’s monster quarter

VJ Edgecombe is incredibly gifted, but what makes him a truly impressive talent is how he has been able to adapt during his rookie campaign. The 20-year-old Philadelphia 76ers guard struggled in his first career NBA playoffs game, scoring just 13 points on 6-of-16 shooting in a 123-91 loss versus the Boston Celtics, but he […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe posterizes Celtics amid rookie’s monster quarter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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VJ Edgecombe Injury: 76ers Star Exits Game Immediately After Scary Fall vs Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers star VJ Edgecombe took a scary-looking fall in the first quarter of tonight’s Game 2 versus the Boston Celtics.  Edgecombe, 20, fell harshly to the ground after attempting to grab a rebound over Celtics big man Neemias Quetta. Edgecombe fell squarely on his back and was slow to get back up as play […] The post VJ Edgecombe Injury: 76ers Star Exits Game Immediately After Scary Fall vs Celtics appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe reveals touching Joel Embiiid stance before Game 2 vs. Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a tough battle in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics, and it’s not made easier by the current status of Sixers star big man Joel Embiid. The former NBA Most Valuable Player missed Game 1 of the series, which was a 123-91 loss for […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe reveals touching Joel Embiiid stance before Game 2 vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe drops defiant truth bomb on losing playoff debut by 32 points to Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, falling 123-91 to the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon. Boston led by 15 after the first quarter and never trailed, eventually building a 35-point advantage in what became the franchise’s largest opening-game playoff win. One silver lining was that rookie VJ Edgecombe gained […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe drops defiant truth bomb on losing playoff debut by 32 points to Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe makes ‘wild’ admission about play-in performance

The Philadelphia 76ers locked up the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-97 Play-In Tournament win against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, behind clutch performances from Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe. Maxey led all scorers with 31 points, including a game-changing stretch of seven consecutive points late in the fourth […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe makes ‘wild’ admission about play-in performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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VJ Edgecombe takes subtle jab at eliminated teams after 76ers clinch playoffs spot

While Tyrese Maxey will draw all of the headlines for his flashy efforts against the Orlando Magic in the Philadelphia 76ers Play-In Tournament win, VJ Edgecombe clocked in as a clear 1B, scoring 19 points in 42 minutes to help put Jamahl Mosley’s squad away. Asked how it felt to secure a playoff spot in […] The post VJ Edgecombe takes subtle jab at eliminated teams after 76ers clinch playoffs spot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Maxey Reveals Special Boost 76ers Got From Joel Embiid

Just two days before the Philadelphia 76ers tipped off against the Orlando Magic, key members of the Sixers wondered if Joel Embiid would be in attendance for the Play-In Tournament battle. One week ago, the Sixers learned that Embiid would need surgery due to appendicitis. He was ruled out for the final three games of […] The post Tyrese Maxey Reveals Special Boost 76ers Got From Joel Embiid appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers’ Andre Drummond ‘not scared, worried’ about Celtics after win over Magic

Fans of the Philadelphia 76ers wasted no time calling out the Boston Celtics Wednesday night. Andre Drummond immediately turned the page to the highly anticipated NBA Playoffs contest. Philly scaled past the play-in hurdle by beating the Orlando Magic 109-97. Tyrese Maxey dropped 31 points and won the all-new Amazon Prime Playmaker chain. Those smiles […] The post 76ers’ Andre Drummond ‘not scared, worried’ about Celtics after win over Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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VJ Edgecombe taunts Jalen Suggs during play-in game

VJ Edgecombe was not looking the part of a rookie during Wednesday’s play-in game. Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers battled Jalen Suggs and the Orlando Magic as part of the Eastern Conference’s 7/8 play-in game on Wednesday. In the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa., the 76ers guard Edgecombe got an opportunity … The post VJ Edgecombe taunts Jalen Suggs during play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe Technical prompts skirmish with Magic as things get chippy

The Philadelphia 76ers are hosting the Orlando Magic during Wednesday night’s NBA Play-In game. In a contest that has been hard to watch at times, things got a little spicy during the third quarter. With the 76ers leading 71-62, Paul George got a steal and found VJ Edgecombe for a transition bucket. After the rookie […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe Technical prompts skirmish with Magic as things get chippy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers Coach Makes Joel Embiid Statement Before Rockets Loss

Before the Philadelphia 76ers took on the Houston Rockets, the Sixers landed devastating news regarding the star center, Joel Embiid. Seven hours before Thursday’s matchup in Houston, Texas, concluded, Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis. He was set to undergo surgery. As the star center was in the hospital, the 76ers’ head coach, Nick Nurse, addressed […] The post 76ers Coach Makes Joel Embiid Statement Before Rockets Loss appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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