VJ Edgecombe is a rookie player for the Philadelphia 76ers, who was the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

What historical playoff record did VJ Edgecombe break?

VJ Edgecombe became the youngest player in NBA history to record 30 points and 10 rebounds in a playoff game.

What were VJ Edgecombe's stats in Game 2 against Boston?

In Game 2, Edgecombe scored a team-high 30 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, had two assists, two steals, and made six three-pointers.

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Rookie Makes History in Sixers Playoff Stunner

22 Apr

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Summary

Edgecombe became youngest ever with 30 points and 10 rebounds.
The rookie scored 30 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and had 6 triples.
Philadelphia secured a crucial 111-97 victory over Boston in Game 2.

Rookie Makes History in Sixers Playoff Stunner

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe etched his name in the NBA record books during a pivotal Game 2 playoff victory against the Boston Celtics. Edgecombe's performance in the 111-97 win saw him become the youngest player in history to achieve a 30-point, 10-rebound double-double in a postseason game. He also joined NBA legend Magic Johnson as only the second player under 20 to reach this playoff feat.

The No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Edgecombe concluded the game with 30 points on 12-of-20 shooting, including six three-pointers made on ten attempts. He complemented his scoring with 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals, finishing with a game-high plus-17 rating. This performance was instrumental in the Sixers regaining home-court advantage in the series, which is now tied at 1-1.