VJ Edgecombe took over the fourth quarter for the Philadelphia 76ers and shined under the overtime lights by hitting the dagger for the win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

It wasn’t Joel Embiid with the game on the line. It wasn’t Tyrese Maxey. When the Philadelphia 76ers needed a miracle to snap a three-game skid and silence a raucous FedExForum crowd, they turned to the kid. VJ Edgecombe, the third overall pick out of ...

The Sixers have appeared hesitant to lean into their best offensive stuff this season. On Tuesday, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey took over as a tandem until it was time for VJ Edgecombe to have the final word.

Sixers coach Nick Nurse has praised Edgecombe for his excellent feel for the game. He emphasizes the need for Edgecombe to be more aggressive, particularly in transition play. This feedback indicates the coaching staff's belief in his potential to elevate his game further.