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Sixers Rookie VJ Edgecombe Extends Hot Streak With 26 at MSG as Shooting Becomes a Weapon

The 20-year-old No. 3 pick is thriving by exploiting the space created by Philadelphia's stars.

Overview

  • Edgecombe scored 26 points on 10-for-16 shooting with four assists in the Sixers' win over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
  • Over his last 10 games he is averaging about 20.6 points with roughly 40% shooting from three, sustaining a notable surge.
  • Through 29 games he is averaging 16.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists while hitting 38% from deep, with 65 made threes ranking second among rookies.
  • He credits the defensive attention drawn by Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Paul George for opening space as he consistently makes the right play.
  • Head coach Nick Nurse praised his veteran-like composure and two-way impact, and Philadelphia next faces the Denver Nuggets on Monday.