<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-nick-nurse-jared-mccain-plan-vj-edgecombe-start');   ga('set', 'title', '76ers’ Nick Nurse reveals intriguing Jared McCain plan amid VJ Edgecombe’s hot start');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nick-Nurse.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>76ers’ Nick Nurse reveals intriguing Jared McCain plan amid VJ Edgecombe’s hot start</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-28T11:14:40-07:00">October 28th, 11:14am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-28T11:14:40-07:00">October 28th, 11:14am</time><address><a>Jayesh Pagar</a>Jayesh Pagar is currently pursuing Sports Journalism from the London School of Journalism and brings four years of experience in sports media coverage. He has contributed extensively to NBA, WNBA, college basketball, and college football content, delivering in-depth analysis and breaking news coverage across multiple platforms.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Philadelphia 76ers are off to a 3-0 start with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-vj-edgecombe-rookie-history-lebron-james-couldnt-match">rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe leading the charge</a>. But head coach Nick Nurse already has his eyes on getting another talented guard back into the rotation.</p><p>Nurse shared his plans for Jared McCain’s <a href="https://x.com/PompeyOnSixers/status/1983151414407823514" rel="noopener">return to the lineup</a>, as per Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>“Inserting him in with the VJ [Edgecombe], Tyrese [Maxey] and [Quentin Grimes guard] group is the plan,” Nurse said. “That was sort of the plan going into the season. Again, I think they all can do a variety of things, and give us a chance to have some more depth.”</p><p>Nurse added another important note about needing McCain back in the fold.</p><p>“We need him back. We look forward to having him back,” Nurse said.</p><p>The timeline for McCain’s return depends on his recovery from a recent procedure. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-jared-mccain-miss-start-of-season-thumb-surgery">He underwent surgery to repair a torn UCL in his right thumb</a> on October 1, with the initial timeline suggesting at least a month on the sidelines.</p><p>This marks another frustrating setback for the young guard, who saw his promising rookie campaign cut short when he tore his left meniscus back in December 2024. Before that injury derailed his season, McCain was putting together an impressive first year with averages of 15.3 points, 2.6 assists, and 2.4 rebounds per game.</p><p>McCain earned Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month honors for October and November 2024. His best performance came against Cleveland on November 13 when he dropped 34 points and dished out 10 assists.</p><p>With McCain sidelined, Edgecombe has seized the opportunity and taken the league by storm in his first three games. The third overall pick is putting up remarkable numbers with averages of 25.0 points, 6.0 assists, and 5.7 rebounds while shooting 50/40/75 from the field.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-vj-edgecombe-breaks-allen-iverson-franchise-record-rookie-debut">His debut performance against Boston set a franchise record</a> with 34 points in a 117-116 victory. That total also ranks as the third-highest scoring debut in NBA history, putting him in rare company right away.</p><p>Nurse’s plan suggests he wants to deploy multiple ball-handlers who can space the floor and create for others. The guard rotation could become one of Philadelphia’s biggest strengths once McCain is cleared to play.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

76ers’ Nick Nurse reveals intriguing Jared McCain plan amid VJ Edgecombe’s hot start

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-vj-edgecombe-more-points-first-3-games-michael-jordan');   ga('set', 'title', 'Did you know 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe just scored more points in first 3 games than Michael Jordan?');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/VJ-Edgecombe_cc2f5c.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Did you know 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe just scored more points in first 3 games than Michael Jordan?</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-28T10:56:12-07:00">October 28th, 10:56am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-28T10:56:12-07:00">October 28th, 10:56am</time><address><a>Rohan Brahmbhatt</a>Rohan Brahmbhatt is an adventure-driven sports writer, passionate footballer, mountaineer, and photojournalist. Rohan blends firsthand experience with storytelling—capturing the intensity of sport and the thrill of exploration. Whether on the field, a mountain trail, or behind the lens, he brings authentic, high-energy narratives that connect readers to the heart of the action.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The 2025-26 NBA season is still in its infancy, but rookie guard <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-nick-nurse-reveals-why-vj-edgecombes-unreal-start-doesnt-surprise-him">VJ Edgecombe has already announced himself</a> as a force to be reckoned with. Through the first three games, the 76ers’ third overall pick has scored a staggering 75 points, outpacing the legendary Michael Jordan’s scoring output over the same span in his rookie year.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="pt">Olhem esse recorde do VJ Edgecombe…</p><p>O 2° jogador com mais pontos nos 3 primeiros jogos da carreira desde 1980.</p><p>Acima de nomes como MICHAEL JORDAN e LEBRON JAMES. <a href="https://t.co/8z8YhRY60h">pic.twitter.com/8z8YhRY60h</a></p><p>— Brooklyn Guy (@BrooklynGuyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrooklynGuyNBA/status/1983027265471447198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Edgecombe’s early-season dominance has been powered by both his raw athleticism and his rapidly growing confidence under the mentorship of teammate Tyrese Maxey.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-vj-edgecombe-has-powerful-words-for-tyrese-maxey-after-drubbing-magic">Maxey has led the charge in Philly’s backcourt</a>, averaging 43 points and eight assists in the first three games, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76er-news-tyrese-maxey-vj-edgecombe-combine-scintillating-nba-history">Edgecombe has thrived alongside him</a>. Their chemistry has made the 76ers one of the NBA’s most compelling and unexpected stories early this season.</p><p>Through two games before facing the Orlando Magic, Edgecombe had already posted eye-catching averages: 24.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 2 steals per night while playing a whopping 41 minutes per game.</p><p>He shot 46.3 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from beyond the arc on eight attempts per contest, demonstrating a scoring versatility that immediately makes him a matchup problem for opposing defenses.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Screw the Oladipo, Westbrook, and Butler comparisons. I'm comparing VJ Edgecombe to Michael Jordan himself.</p><p>Fearless, relentless, and those shots are coming in from everywhere. Also MJ never really focused on three-pointers, so that's a plus for VJ. <a href="https://t.co/MgmSEsVVma">https://t.co/MgmSEsVVma</a></p><p>— Antlers &amp; Chuu Kick (@antlerschuukick) <a href="https://twitter.com/antlerschuukick/status/1983134269649170732?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>In Game 3 against the Orlando Magic, Edgecombe continued his scorching start with <a href="https://www.espn.in/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401809969" rel="noopener">26 points in 39 minutes</a>, adding seven steals, four rebounds, and two three-pointers.</p><p>Even without Joel Embiid on the floor, the 76ers cruised to a 136-124 victory, thanks in large part to the rookie’s ability to create shots for himself and others. Edgecombe’s playmaking and defensive instincts, coupled with his high-energy scoring, have helped Philadelphia remain undefeated and firmly in the spotlight.</p><p>While the 2025-26 season is just beginning, it’s clear that VJ Edgecombe isn’t just a promising rookie; he’s a player making immediate historical comparisons. With his combination of scoring, vision, and defensive activity, Edgecombe is proving that the future of the 76ers’ backcourt might already be in motion, and he’s doing it spectacularly.</p><p>Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if the rookie can maintain this blistering pace.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Did you know 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe just scored more points in first 3 games than Michael Jordan?

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76er-news-tyrese-maxey-vj-edgecombe-combine-scintillating-nba-history');   ga('set', 'title', '76ers’ Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe combine to make scintillating NBA history');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Tyrese-Maxey.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>76ers’ Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe combine to make scintillating NBA history</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-28T07:39:14-07:00">October 28th, 7:39am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-28T07:39:14-07:00">October 28th, 7:39am</time><address><a>Rohan Brahmbhatt</a>Rohan Brahmbhatt is an adventure-driven sports writer, passionate footballer, mountaineer, and photojournalist. Rohan blends firsthand experience with storytelling—capturing the intensity of sport and the thrill of exploration. Whether on the field, a mountain trail, or behind the lens, he brings authentic, high-energy narratives that connect readers to the heart of the action.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Philadelphia 76ers entered the 2025–26 NBA season surrounded by questions, from health concerns around Joel Embiid and Paul George to uncertainty about how their young roster would gel after last year’s 24-win campaign. But just three games in, one thing is already crystal clear: this team is not the same as last year’s.</p><p>On Monday night, the 76ers captured their third straight win to open the season, defeating the Orlando Magic 136-124 without their two veteran stars. Instead, it was<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-vj-edgecombe-has-powerful-words-for-tyrese-maxey-after-drubbing-magic"> Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe</a> who once again <a href="https://www.espn.in/nba/story/_/id/46752711/tyrese-maxey-vj-edgecombe-historic-start-76ers" rel="noopener">took the reins</a> and carried Philadelphia to victory. Maxey erupted for 43 points and eight assists on 15-of-32 shooting, while Edgecombe added 26 points and seven assists, solidifying what has quickly become one of the NBA’s most exciting young backcourts.</p><p>“Tyrese is showing me every day what being a pro means,” Edgecombe said postgame. “The energy, the leadership, the work ethic, I’m just trying to match that.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">VJ Edgecombe block to a Tyrese Maxey bucket in transition 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/2DrcA4WygQ">pic.twitter.com/2DrcA4WygQ</a></p><p>— Barstool Philly (@BarstoolPhilly) <a href="https://twitter.com/BarstoolPhilly/status/1982979744900755482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The duo’s early-season brilliance has made NBA history, as Maxey and Edgecombe have now combined for 182 points through three games, the most by any starting backcourt through a team’s first three games since the NBA began tracking starters in 1970-71, per ESPN Research.</p><p>For Maxey, who has embraced the challenge of being the Sixers’ offensive anchor, this surge represents a defining step forward. “We’re just playing free basketball,” he said. “We trust each other, and that’s what’s making the game easy.”</p><p>Philadelphia’s offensive energy and chemistry have been palpable despite missing their cornerstone in Embiid. The Sixers are now averaging nearly 130 points per game to start the season, showcasing a rejuvenated pace and creativity that were sorely lacking last year.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-nick-nurse-reveals-why-vj-edgecombes-unreal-start-doesnt-surprise-him">With Edgecombe rapidly finding confidence</a> under Maxey’s mentorship, the 76ers suddenly look like one of the NBA’s most refreshing early stories, and perhaps one of its most dangerous surprises.</p><p>At 3-0, this version of Philadelphia feels like it’s finally stepping into a new era: fast, fearless, and led by a backcourt built for the future.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe combine to make scintillating NBA history

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-vj-edgecombe-has-powerful-words-for-tyrese-maxey-after-drubbing-magic');   ga('set', 'title', '76ers’ VJ Edgecombe has powerful words for Tyrese Maxey after drubbing Magic');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/76ers-guard-VJ-Edgecombe-77-reacts-to-guard-Tyrese-Maxey.jpg"><figcaption>© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>76ers’ VJ Edgecombe has powerful words for Tyrese Maxey after drubbing Magic</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-27T20:54:35-07:00">October 27th, 8:54pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-27T20:54:35-07:00">October 27th, 8:54pm</time><address><a href="https://letterboxd.com/splooshpuhrty/films/by/your-rating/">Jedd Pagaduan</a>Jedd Pagaduan is a certified Clippers and Gunners fan, which means he's a very sports-traumatized individual. He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Philadelphia 76ers entered the 2025-26 season with so much uncertainty. But one thing’s for sure: this 76ers team won’t be anything like they were last year, injury problems notwithstanding. On Monday night, the 76ers scored their third consecutive win to begin the year, defeating the Orlando Magic, 136-124, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-joel-embiid-fed-up-minutes-restriction">despite being without Joel Embiid and Paul George</a>. Without those two veterans, the onus was on Tyrese Maxey to lead the way, and lead he did — finishing with 43 points and eight assists on 15-32 shooting from the field.</p><p>Maxey has been on a heater to begin the year, and he’s looking like the 76ers’ undisputed best player in the process. He’s averaging 37 points through the first three games of the campaign, and he’s playing as though he wants to erase the memories of their nightmare 2024-25 campaign completely.</p><p>And with burgeoning rookie <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-vj-edgecombe-shows-off-athleticism-paolo-banchero-chasedown-block">VJ Edgecombe coming into his own</a> this quickly alongside Maxey in the 76ers backcourt, there’s <a href="https://x.com/sixers/status/1982992432573931926" rel="noopener">no better star</a> in the NBA to mentor the third overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft.</p><p>“Super fun guy to play with. It’s a must win every night [with Tyrese]. Got to go out there and win, man. He’s elite, man. He’s a real leader. Credit to Tyrese,” Edgecombe said in his postgame interview, via the official 76ers account on X (formerly Twitter).</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"He's elite, man. He's a real leader. Credit to Tyrese" –<a href="https://twitter.com/vj_edgecombe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vj_edgecombe</a> on sharing a backcourt with <a href="https://twitter.com/TyreseMaxey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TyreseMaxey</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PennMedicine?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PennMedicine</a> <a href="https://t.co/2plVIqO5fO">pic.twitter.com/2plVIqO5fO</a></p><p>— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) <a href="https://twitter.com/sixers/status/1982992432573931926?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Maxey appears to be finding the optimal balance between being aggressive with scoring the basketball and allowing his teammates to help him out. Edgecombe has been very capable, as evidenced by his 25 points per game average to start his career, and they haven’t been eating into each other’s touches — learning how to play alongside each other quite quickly.</p><p>The 76ers have their backcourt of the future, and the incredible play of the Maxey-Edgecombe duo should allow Philly to bring Embiid and George along more slowly.</p><h2><b>76ers’ </b><b>VJ Edgecombe is the early Rookie of the Year favorite</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/VJ-Edgecombe-4.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>With the third pick, the 76ers were reportedly deciding on Edgecombe or Ace Bailey. Bailey was originally mocked to go third, but some off-court issues and his refusal to work out for teams sullied his stock. This ended up being a huge blessing in disguise for the 76ers, as Edgecombe has far and away been the best rookie of his class thus far.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-nick-nurse-reveals-why-vj-edgecombes-unreal-start-doesnt-surprise-him">Edgecombe looks like a seasoned veteran already</a>, and he’s just in his third career game. Meanwhile, Cooper Flagg went just 1-9 in the Dallas Mavericks’ loss on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, while Ace Bailey is languishing in the Utah Jazz bench.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

76ers’ VJ Edgecombe has powerful words for Tyrese Maxey after drubbing Magic

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-vj-edgecombe-shows-off-athleticism-paolo-banchero-chasedown-block');   ga('set', 'title', '76ers’ VJ Edgecombe shows off insane athleticism with Paolo Banchero chasedown block');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/VJ-Edgecombe-shows-off-insane-athleticism-with-Paolo-Banchero-chasedown-block.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>76ers’ VJ Edgecombe shows off insane athleticism with Paolo Banchero chasedown block</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-27T20:09:24-07:00">October 27th, 8:09pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-27T20:13:13-07:00">October 27th, 8:13pm</time><address><a>Richard Pereira</a>Richard Pereira joined ClutchPoints in January 2025 as an Associate Editor. He earned his degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2023 and has been covering the school's athletic programs since 2020, having served as a Sports Editor at the FAU University Press. He was granted the unique opportunity to report on the men's basketball team's journey to the Final Four in Houston for FAU Owls Nest during March Madness, consistently striving to grow as a sports journalist.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>VJ Edgecombe had an impressive defensive highlight during the Philadelphia <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-joel-embiid-fed-up-minutes-restriction">76ers’ matchup against the Orlando Magic</a> on Monday night.</p><p>Going into the game, Edgecombe had an excellent start to his NBA career. He averaged 24.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists throughout the first two games of the season, making early splashes as a start for Philadelphia.</p><p>The young guard continues to prove his talent not just on offense, but on the defensive side of the ball as well. He <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1982970769492848813" rel="noopener">showcased that with this highlight</a> in the third quarter, chasing down Paolo Banchero for the big block on the fastbreak.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">WHAT A SEQUENCE BY THE SIXERS 🔥</p><p>VJ Edgecombe with a MEAN chasedown block on Paolo Banchero and Tyrese Maxey lays it up on the other end 😤<a href="https://t.co/w57hMvOY08">pic.twitter.com/w57hMvOY08</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1982970769492848813?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><h2><b>How VJ Edgecombe, 76ers played against Magic</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/VJ-Edgecombe-shows-off-insane-athleticism-with-Paolo-Banchero-chasedown-block-1.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It was a great highlight for VJ Edgecombe to pull off, helping the 76ers take down the Magic 136-124 to improve to 3-0 on the season.</p><p>Philadelphia was without Joel Embiid as the team remains cautious towards his health. Nonetheless, the squad adapted well enough to make big plays down the stretch to fend off any attempt at an upset on their homecourt.</p><p>Perimeter shooting and turnovers made the difference in this matchup. The 76ers prevailed in both categories as they made 14 3-pointers on a 42.4% clip while limiting their turnovers to six. It wasn’t the same for the Magic, only making eight triples on 32% accuracy and turning the ball over 13 times.</p><p>Four players scored in double-digits for Philadelphia, including Edgecombe. He finished with a stat line of 26 points, seven assists, four rebounds, a steal, and a block. He shot 10-of-17 from the field, including 2-of-4 from beyond the arc, and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line. Tyrese Maxey had an excellent display with 43 points, eight assists, four rebounds, and a steal. Kelly Oubre Jr. came next with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Quentin Grimes provided 14 points and five rebounds.</p><p>The 76ers will look forward to their next matchup, being on the road. They face the Washington Wizards on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. ET.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2025-26 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
25.0	5.7	6.0	0.7	1.7

2025-26 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
25.0	5.7	6.0	0.7	1.7

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