VJ Edgecombe stuns Warriors with cool game-winner

VJ Edgecombe came through in the clutch as he gifted the fans with a game-winning shot in Philly The match between the 76ers and the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.

Edgecombe is coming off the rookie season of his NBA career. He shined as a full-time starter, providing consistent production on both sides of the ball while developing chemistry with star teammate Tyrese Maxey in the backfield.

They were ready for a big match at home, hosting the Warriors. Even though Stephen Curry was out with an injury, Philadelphia knew they weren’t going to easily defeat an experienced Golden State team.

The Warriors rallied as they took the game down to the wire. In the final seconds of the game, Maxi had the ball in his hands while shooting. It was unsuccessful but Edgecombe reacted brilliantly to secure the ball and set it up, throwing it off the glass as he entered. That gave Philadelphia its final lead of the game, giving the home fans a thrilling victory.

VJ EDGECOMBE FOR THE WIN 😱pic.twitter.com/JFZbdrV2G9

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 5, 2025

As VJ Edgecombe, the 76ers played against the Warriors

It was a big game for VJ Edgecombe, helping the 76ers secure a 99-98 victory over the Warriors.

Philadelphia got off to a good start, taking a 30-10 lead after the first quarter. However, Golden State fought back as it rallied to take the lead in the final minutes of the game. Luckily for the 76ers, Edgecombe came to the rescue in the nick of time.

Four players scored in double figures for Philadelphia in the win, including Edgecomb. He finished with 10 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals. He shot 4-of-8 from the field, including 2-of-5 from beyond the arc. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 35 points and three rebounds, Joel Embiid had 12 points and six rebounds, while Quentin Grimes had 12 points and six assists.

Philadelphia improved to 12-9 on the season, holding seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are tied with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks while trailing the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics by 0.5 games.

The 76ers will be looking forward to their next match, as they are on the road. They face the Milwaukee Bucks on December 5th at 8:00 PM ET.