VJ Edgecombe sends the fans to their feet with a monster dunk over the Pacers
VJ Edgecombe hasn’t been in the league long, but he already knows how to make a Philly crowd explode. During Monday night’s game between Philadelphia 76ers and the Indiana Pacers at Xfinity Mobile Arena, the rookie point guard provided a highlight that will be played for weeks.
In a display of pure raw athleticism, Edgecombe drove through the lane and rose for a huge dunk over Pacers center Tony Bradley. The sheer force of the game brought Philadelphia fans to their feet, injecting a huge dose of energy into a fierce game.
VJ EDGECOMBE WITH I-1 THROW 😤
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 20, 2026
As the third quarter winds down, the 76ers hold a slim 82-81 lead in what has become a physical, back-and-forth battle. It’s Philadelphia leaning heavily on Tyrese Maxeywho again carries the offensive load. Maxey, currently one of the NBA’s leading scorers at 30.3 points per game, has been the driving force behind a Sixers team trying to protect its home court.
The Indiana Pacers, despite missing star Tyrese Halliburton, refuse to go away. Andrew Nembhard stepped up significantly, scoring 18 points on an efficient 7-of-13 shooting to keep Indiana within striking distance. Pascal Siakam was also a small number, with 18 points and six assists while leading the Pacers’ offense through the post.
With the game down to the wire, every possession is critical. Philly is looking for Joel Embiid to solidify the defense in the final minutes as Indiana finds success through secondary scoring from TJ McConnell. Whether the Sixers can pull away or the Pacers steal one on the road, Edgecombe’s dunk has already earned the title of biggest moment of the night.
2026-01-20 02:05:00
