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VJ Edgecombe Shows Defensive Bite in Abu Dhabi Debut as Sixers Lose to Knicks

Philadelphia will continue evaluating the No. 3 pick in preseason.

Overview

  • The rookie posted 14 points, six rebounds and three assists in 31 minutes in his first NBA preseason game.
  • Nick Nurse praised his defense, citing pressure at the point of attack, activity in passing lanes and physicality.
  • Edgecombe shot 4-for-13 from the field and 1-for-6 from three but went 5-for-5 at the line and flashed drive-and-kick playmaking.
  • Philadelphia went 3-for-35 from deep, with Edgecombe accounting for one make, in a 99-84 loss to the Knicks in Abu Dhabi.
  • Joel Embiid and Paul George did not play, Tyrese Maxey saw minutes, and reporters suggest Edgecombe could gain opportunities with Jared McCain expected to miss time early.