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76ers Rookie Edgecombe Seals Improbable Victory Against Short-Handed Warriors
Philadelphia, PA – VJ Edgecombe, the Philadelphia 76ers’ prized rookie, delivered a clutch performance Thursday night, securing a nail-biting 98-97 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Edgecombe’s crucial putback layup in the final seconds, following a blocked Tyrese Maxey fadeaway, proved to be the game-winner. Maxey would then recover to block a would-be buzzer beater from Melton.
The Warriors, playing without Stephen Curry (quad injury), Jimmy Butler (knee injury), and Draymond Green (foot injury), mounted a furious comeback after trailing by as many as 24 points. Green left the game in the second quarter with a foot injury, further depleting Golden State’s veteran leadership. The severity of the Green’s injury remains unclear.
Despite missing their three key players, the Warriors, led by Pat Spencer, Buddy Hield, and DeAnthony Melton, nearly pulled off a stunning upset.
Maxey led all scorers with 35 points, but it was Edgecombe’s late-game heroics that stole the show. The rookie finished with 10 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks, and 5 turnovers, continuing his impressive rookie campaign. Edgecombe ranks fourth among rookies at 14.4 points per game and first with 4.2 assists per game.
The win improves the 76ers’ record, while the Warriors fall to 11-12, remaining in play-in territory. The Warriors’ reliance on their aging stars (Curry, Green, and Butler, all 35+) is now raising concerns as injuries begin to mount. Curry is guaranteed to miss at least two more games. The Warriors will wait to see how serious Green’s foot injury is.
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