Oct 22, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) celebrates with guard Tyrese Maxey (0) and forward Dominick Barlow (25) after they defeated the Boston Celtics 117-116 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

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October 23, 2025

One for the standard: VJ Edgecombe makes Sixers history in NBA debut in comeback win over Celtics

The reason for hope isn't Edgecombe's shining light by itself. It's that it shined in tandem with Maxey's.