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Reversal of 13 points! In the first game of the new team s exploration, 34+7 surpassed James and broke the record. Maxi 40+6, 1 of 9.

12:01am, 24 October 2025Basketball

On October 23, during the NBA regular season, the Philadelphia 76ers reversed the Boston Celtics 117-116. Philadelphia was leading after the first half of this game, but in the third quarter Philadelphia suddenly collapsed and fell behind by 13 points. In the final quarter, Philadelphia chased points with two shots. Oubre's three-pointer with 1 minute and 16 seconds left had already led the lead. Then at the last minute, Green Kai missed a buzzer beater, and Philadelphia successfully reversed.

Philadelphia's Maxey and Embiid both appeared in this campaign. Only George of the Big Three is still recovering from injury. However, Philadelphia also has a new prospect Edgecombe. Edgecombe taught Mazzula a lesson in the first quarter. In a single quarter, Edgecombe made 5 of 9 three-pointers and 3 of 6 for 14 points and 2 assists (surpassing James to become the first-quarter scoring leader among rookies). He broke through to the basket and shocked everyone with his dunks. Maxey only scored 3 points in the first quarter, Embiid went 0-for-4 and failed to score in the first quarter, and Philadelphia relied entirely on the prospect. Lu Kai continued to play team basketball.

In the second quarter, it was Maxi's time again in Philadelphia. He played 12 minutes in a single quarter and scored 19 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist and 1 steal. He played 12 minutes in a single quarter and scored 19 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist and 2 steals. He helped Philadelphia overtake the score difference in one fell swoop. Edgecombe also scored 16 points in the first half. Only Embiid still failed to open up the situation. Green Kai's core players Brown and White were both tepid, and new aid Simmons only scored 6 points in the half.

In the third quarter, the Greencaps sounded the counterattack horn under the leadership of White. White made 3 of 3 three-pointers, 2 of 7 free throws, and 7 of 7 free throws. He scored 13 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and 1 block. Brown scored 5 points in a single quarter. Dillman and Boucher were on the bench. They all contributed. The most important thing is that Green Kai limited Philadelphia's offense. This quarter only allowed Philadelphia to score 18 points. Philadelphia could only score with two shots. A super giant like Embiid failed to score in 7 minutes. Green Kai led by 10 points with its strong defensive ability.

In the last quarter, Edgecombe hit another three-pointer and he had already reached 30+, while Maxey scored 11 points in a row and reached 35+. This pair of backcourt double-guns has not given up the game yet. The two of them caught up to 30+ with only 5 points. Edgecombe made another mid-range shot, and Oubre hit a three-pointer for Philadelphia to achieve the lead. Grimes made one of two free throws. Philadelphia had the ball with 23 seconds left. Green Kai was in trouble. Maxey was fouled and made two free throws. Pritchard made a three-pointer. Tanhua was fouled and made two free throws. However, after being fouled again, he missed two free throws. Fortunately, Green Kai missed the buzzer beater.

In the whole game, Edgecombe scored 34 points, 13 of 26, 5 of 13 three-pointers, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal in 43 minutes; Maxey, 13 of 24, 7 of 9 three-pointers, 40 points, 6 assists, 2 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block in 42 minutes, Philadelphia's double backcourt really tried its best. (Embid scored 4 points on 1 of 9)

US media reported that Edgecombe became the first rookie in the 21st century to score 30+ points in the opening game.

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