The Philadelphia 76ers rallied to defeat the Boston Celtics on opening night 117-116. Tyrese Maxey exploded for 40 points as rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe scored 34 points in 42 minutes of action.
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The Philadelphia 76ers secured a crucial opening-night victory against their rival, the Boston Celtics, starting their season on a positive note. The win was powered by stellar play from rising star Tyrese Maxey and an explosive debut from rookie VJ Edgecombe.
Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics in their season opener Wednesday night, longtime NBA analyst Bill Simmons questioned the current state of Joel Embiid’s game, calling the former MVP “done” amid the rise of a younger Sixers core.
On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers kicked off the season in the win column with a victory over the Boston Celtics. While there were multiple standouts in the matchup, nobody shined brighter than VJ Edgecombe.
The Philadelphia 76ers had a strong start to the 2025-26 NBA season on Wednesday with a 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics. Fans were excited to see Joel Embiid in action after he had appeared in just 19 games the previous campaign.
The rivalry between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics got off to a strong start on Wednesday night. A thrilling battle with 13 lead changes and nine tied scores throughout the night ended with a one-point victory in favor of Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia 76ers entered the 2025-26 NBA season looking to rebound after last season’s struggles that saw them finish with the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference.
On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers kicked off their regular season with a match against the Boston Celtics. While the match may have just been the start of yet another season in the NBA for many players on the court, it was a little more special for the Sixers' VJ Edgecombe, who made his NBA debut against the Celtics.
The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics squared off on opening night in a division matchup. Philadelphia looked to get back on track after a disastrous 2024 season, without Paul George.
The 76ers are in a much better place to start this season than they were last year. The roster is nearing full health and the team seems aligned on their culture.