Reserve forward Josh Hart also missed that matchup but he was upgraded to questionable for Friday’s matchup against Boston as he continues to deal with back spasms.

For a while, every single game is going to be a referendum on the 2025-26 Celtics ’ potential and Jaylen Brown’s ability to be an alpha and Joe Mazzulla’s coaching ability.

Lauri Markkanen makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Kyle Filipowski assists)

Edgecombe's 34 points are the third-most ever scored by a player in his debut in NBA history and it's a Sixers franchise record.

VJ Edgecombe, the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, made his regular-season debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night and he did not shy away from the spotlight.

Edgecombe also reacted to breaking LeBron James' 2003 record for most points scored by a player in their first quarter as he dropped 14 in the first quarter: "It feels good to have my name mentioned ...

Rookie wing VJ Edgecombe looked more than worth the Sixers’ robust tanking efforts last season in his regular-season debut. The post Celtics show flashes, but 76ers claim season opener behind historic rookie performance: 8 takeaways appeared first on Boston.

Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points and VJ Edgecombe added 34 in his NBA debut to help the Philadelphia 76ers rally to beat the Boston Celtics 117-116 in their season opener Wednesday night.

Edgecombe’s 14 first-quarter points were also the most ever for a player’s first NBA quarter.