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Edgecombe Drops 38 as Short-Handed 76ers Rout Kings 139-118

Rookie breakthroughs underscored Philadelphia’s resilience without Joel Embiid.

Overview

  • VJ Edgecombe posted a career-high 38 points with 11 assists, Justin Edwards added a career-best 32 with seven threes, and Quentin Grimes scored 27 in the road win.
  • Joel Embiid was downgraded to out with a right oblique strain for an 11th straight missed game, with coach Nick Nurse noting he is making progress.
  • Tyrese Maxey (finger), Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow) and Johni Broome remained out, and Paul George continued his league suspension.
  • The victory snapped a five-game road skid and moved Philadelphia to 38-32, marking four wins in six outings without Embiid and Maxey.
  • Edgecombe became the fourth 76ers rookie to record at least 30 points and 10 assists, while the Kings lost Malik Monk to a right shoulder injury.