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Edgecombe’s OT Three Ends 76ers’ Skid as Celtics Defeat Jazz on White’s Block-Filled Night

The victory signaled progress for Philadelphia’s star trio alongside a fuller workload for Embiid.

Dec 30, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) hit a game winning three over Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) during overtime at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Dec 26, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) defends Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • VJ Edgecombe drilled a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to seal Philadelphia’s 139-136 win in Memphis, finishing with 25 points.
  • Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid each scored 34; Maxey added 12 assists, while Embiid produced 10 rebounds and eight assists.
  • Embiid returned after injury management to play a season-high 38 minutes, his most this year.
  • The Sixers snapped a three-game slide and logged their first win with Maxey, Embiid and Paul George all on the floor, improving to roughly 17-14.
  • Boston beat Utah 129-119 as Derrick White posted 27 points and a career-high seven blocks, countering Keyonte George’s 37-point night for the Jazz.