Overview
- Edgecombe hit a go-ahead 3 with about 33 seconds remaining and secured the final rebound to lift Philadelphia to a 98-93 win over the New York Knicks on Friday.
- The shot came from a designed sequence in which Tyrese Maxey was doubled after an Edgecombe screen, Maxey found the popping guard, and Edgecombe knocked down the long-range attempt.
- Edgecombe’s role has shifted this season with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown added to the lineup, so his ballhandling and assist numbers have fallen while his rebounding and off-ball scoring have increased.
- Coaches and teammates praised his composure and trustworthiness, with LeBron saying the rookie ‘thrives in the moment’ and staff regularly assigning Edgecombe tough defensive matchups such as Jalen Brunson.
- Through the early season sample, Edgecombe has started five games the Sixers have won and is averaging around 11–12 points and 7.8 rebounds while his three-point shooting remains below his rookie efficiency, a trend to monitor as the team continues to design plays to free him.