While VJ Edgecombe’s historic debut is deservedly getting plenty of praise, the Sixers weren’t edging out the Celtics without the 40 points from their ‘veteran’ point guard.

VJ Edgecombe's first game at the Xfinity Mobile Arena was a gem. Up next: his NBA debut against the Celtics. Edgecombe will carry his trademark confidence into Boston.

Maxey's durabilty and ability to play at a high level will go a long way towards determing what the 76ers are or aren't this season.

Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points and rookie VJ Edgecombe added 34 to lead the Philadelphia Sixers to a narrow 117-116 victory against the Boston Celtics. The Sixers erased a late deficit to secure the win.

Tyrese Maxey has been the most trusted soldier on the Philadelphia 76ers. The 24-year-old star continues to do the significant heavy lifting as superstars like Joel Embiid and Paul George struggle with injuries.

The Philadelphia 76ers got off to a good start to their 2025-26 NBA season, after defeating the Boston Celtics 117-116 on the road. Tyrese Maxey led the way for Philadelphia with 40 points while rookie VJ Edgecombe dropped 34 to tally the highest scoring output ever recorded by a Sixers player in their first NBA

Tyrese Maxey has done a lot in the first six years of the NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers, making the move from second-string guard to an All-Star in a rather short period of time. This can be reflected in his stats over the course of the years ...