The Philadelphia 76ers witnessed a historical performance from rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe in their commanding 139-118 victory over the Sacramento Kings. With the Sixers needing everyone to step up, Edgecombe delivered in spectacular fashion, posting a career-high 38 points, alongside 11 assists and seven rebounds.
This performance places Edgecombe in elite company. He joins the ranks of Allen Iverson, Ben Simmons, and Jared McCain as the only Sixers rookies to notch 30-plus points and 10-plus assists in a single game. Furthermore, he's now one of just five rookies in NBA history to record 35-plus points, 5-plus rebounds, and 10-plus assists in a game, sharing the spotlight with legends like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Trae Young, according to StatMuse.
Even sidelined teammate Kelly Oubre Jr. couldn't help but celebrate Edgecombe's achievement, sharing the impressive stat line on his Instagram story.
With this momentum, Edgecombe and the Sixers are looking to continue their strong form as they wrap up their road trip against the Utah Jazz on Saturday.