VJ Edgecombe beats the shot clock with an unbelievable shot against the Timberwolves
VJ Edgecombe made a highlight reel in Philly The 76ers match against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.
Edgecombe is halfway through the rookie campaign of his NBA career. He made impressive strides throughout the season, making a solid case for Rookie of the Year honors while helping Philadelphia make a playoff run.
Edgecombe produced another impressive highlight for his rookie mix. The game took place in the first minutes of the fourth quarter as Edgecombe fired a deep 3-pointer from the top of the key. He succeeded as the shot clock expired, stunning the opposing crowd in the process.
VJ Edgecombe with a CRAZY shot handle to bridge the shot clock 😱pic.twitter.com/tZsiG2KBOm
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 23, 2026
As VJ Edgecombe, the 76ers played against the Timberwolves
VJ Edgecombe enjoyed a breakout performance as he helped the 76ers take down the Timberwolves in a 135-108 road win.
Philadelphia got off to a solid start as the team led 68-58 at halftime. They continued their momentum in the second half, outscoring Minnesota 67-50 in the final 24 minutes of regulation.
Four players scored in double figures for Philadelphia in the win, including Edgecomb. He finished with a stat line of 24 points, seven rebounds, two steals and one assist. He shot 8-of-18 from the field, including 6-of-7 from beyond the arc, and 2-of-2 from the free throw line. Tyrese McKay lit up the Nets with 39 points and eight assists, Quentin Grimes had 19 points and seven assists, while Kelly Oubre Jr. had 18 points and five rebounds.
Philadelphia improved to 31-26 on the season, holding sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are above the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic while trailing the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers.
The 76ers will look forward to their next game, staying on the road. They face the Indiana Pacers and tip-off will take place on February 24th at 7pm ET.
2026-02-23 03:07:00
