Saturday night’s Game 7 between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics once again proved to the former team that they have something special in the former Baylor guard, VJ Edgecombe.
Amid the 76ers’ stunning comeback attempt, the Sixers’ rookie made history in Game 7.
via Statmuse: VJ Edgecombe is the first rookie in NBA history with 20+ points, 5+ rebounds, 5+ threes in a Game 7.
20+ points 5+ rebounds 5+ threes
in a Game 7.
Edgecombe checked into the game for 44 minutes on Saturday night.
The rookie went 8-17 from the field, hitting on 5-11 shots from three. After tacking on two free throws, the young guard accounted for 23 points. He also came down with six rebounds and dished out four assists.
The Sixers defeated the Celtics on the road with a score of 109-100.
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – JANUARY 01: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – JANUARY 01: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
For his first playoff series, VJ Edgecombe was exactly what the Sixers needed.
The young rookie appeared in seven games (all starts). He saw the court for 38.4 minutes per game.
The No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft shot 41.8% from the field and hit on 30.6% of his threes. He averaged 15.1 points per game, while coming down with 6.9 rebounds per game, and produced 3.0 assists per game.
GettyBOSTON, MA – APRIL 21: Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after making a three-point basket in the fourth quarter of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 21, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
GettyBOSTON, MA – APRIL 21: Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after making a three-point basket in the fourth quarter of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 21, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
That won’t be a wrap for Edgecombe’s rookie effort; the young guard will continue playing a key role for the Sixers in the second round.
At this point of the year, Edgecombe is the only top 10 rookie in his class starting on a playoff team. Three out of the top five picks (Ace Bailey, Kon Knueppel, and Cooper Flagg) are not in the playoffs. The second pick, Dylan Harper, is playing off the bench for the San Antonio Spurs.
On Monday, the 76ers will hit the court at Madison Square Garden for the start of Game 1. Edgecombe and his team will tip off at 8 PM ET.
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Justin Grasso Justin Grasso is an NBA reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso
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