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'He Just Didn’t Shoot it Very Good' – 76ers HC Defends Joel Embiid After Quiet 4-Point Night Vs. Celtics

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.

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3 Overreactions to 76ers’ Opening Night Victory vs Boston Celtics

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.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Ex-Kings Star Believes 76ers Could 'Make Noise' in East After Win Over Celtics

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.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 23

VJ Edgecombe Lands Proper Praise From 76ers' Nick Nurse

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.

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The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 23

Joe Johnson feels very differently about Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe performances in 76ers win

The Philadelphia 76ers won their season opener 117-116 over the Boston Celtics. Joel Embiid played 20 minutes while rookie VJ Edgecombe starred with 34 points across 42 minutes in the narrow victory.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Tyrese Maxey News / Liberty Ballers / October 23

Tyrese Maxey had his swagger back in season-opening win

Fans were cautiously hopeful on Wednesday night heading into the Philadelphia 76ers’ season opener in Boston. Coming off an absolute dumpster fire of a 2024-25 season, championship expectations were out the window, but expectations were present for, dare I say (?), fun.

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The 'NBA debut scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / October 23

Edgecombe, Fears Led NBA Rookie Performances Wednesday

The association featured 12 games on Wednesday night, as a majority of the league took to the hardcourt in hopes of kicking off the 2025-26 regular season with a win.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 23

Quartet of stars make NBA history to start new season

The 2025-26 NBA season is off to a rollicking start.

10 takeaways from NBA's first full night of games: Clear winner in battle of No. 1 picks

VJ Edgecombe has historic debut for 76ers in comeback win over Celtics

Why Spurs are dark-horse championship contenders this season

The 25 greatest NBA duos of all time

The 'Youngest NBA players to score 50 points in a game' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / October 23

Joel Embiid's unusual behavior dampens 76ers' win in season opener

White men can't jump, and apparently, neither can Joel Embiid.

Joel Embiid’s durability under the microscope as 76ers chase elusive title

VJ Edgecombe has historic debut for 76ers in comeback win over Celtics

10 takeaways from NBA's first full night of games: Clear winner in battle of No. 1 picks

The 25 greatest international players in NBA history

The '1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers' quiz

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The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

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The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 23

VJ Edgecombe just proved Cooper Flagg is not the undisputed favorite to win Rookie of the Year

It was a tale of two games for VJ Edgecombe and Cooper Flagg, as they kicked off their respective NBA careers. VJ Edgecombe and Cooper Flagg both made their official NBA debuts tonight, and to say they made their presences known would be an understatement.