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Rookie Edgecombe Erupts for Historic 34 Points in Sixers' Comeback Win
23 Oct
Summary
- Rookie VJ Edgecombe scores 34 points in NBA debut, most this century
- Tyrese Maxey adds 40 points as Sixers rally from 13 down to beat Celtics
- Edgecombe's performance cements Sixers' promising young core
On October 23rd, 2025, the Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a stunning comeback victory over the Boston Celtics, thanks to a historic debut performance from rookie guard VJ Edgecombe.
Despite missing key players like Joel Embiid and Paul George, the 20-year-old Edgecombe erupted for 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists, leading the Sixers to a 117-116 win at TD Garden. Edgecombe's 34-point outing is now the most by any rookie in an NBA debut this century, surpassing even Allen Iverson's previous Sixers record.
Edgecombe also broke LeBron James' record for most points in the first quarter of a debut, setting the tone early against one of the league's top defenses. The Sixers trailed by 13 entering the fourth quarter, but Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey fueled a furious rally, outscoring Boston 36-22 in the final frame. Maxey finished with an impressive 40 points, 6 assists, and 7 made threes.
Sixers president Daryl Morey has now hit on back-to-back draft picks that could reshape the team's future. Last year's selection, Jared McCain, showed promise before a season-ending injury, and now Edgecombe has burst onto the scene with a historic debut. The Sixers' rebuild-within-a-contending-window suddenly looks much more sustainable with this young duo alongside Joel Embiid.
