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Edgecombe gave the Sixers a three-point lead by converting two free throws with 14.1 seconds left. He went 0 for 2 on his next trip to the foul line, keeping the door open for a Celtics game-winner, but the Sixers got the stop to ensure his fantastic debut was victorious.
Kelly Oubre Jr. deserves some credit for helping the Philadelphia 76ers defeat the Boston Celtics on the road to open the season.
The Sixers coach needed no introduction. Nurse was the coach of the Toronto Raptors in 2018 when Boucher worked his way from a Summer League to a roster spot and a role on the Raptors where he won a ring with Toronto’s 2019 NBA Champions. Boucher played seven years in the Great White North before signing with Boston this summer.
The 76ers face the Celtics in Boston tonight for the 2025-26 season opener. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm, tune in tonight!
Two outlets have the Sixers ranked 13th in their preseason rankings. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst dared to suggest that the Sixers may be the healthiest contender on the board.
To put it simply, last season was one to forget for the Philadelphia 76ers. After signing Paul George in free agency, they had aspirations of competing for a ch
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Sixers head coach Nick Nurse praises V.J. Edgecombe's historic NBA debut: "That's an amazing first-game performance"
V.J. Edgecombe, the Philadelphia 76ers ' third overall pick in this year's draft, showed how ready he was to play at this level, as he tallied 34 points to break the franchise record for most points scored in an NBA debut, surpassing Allen Iverson's 30.
It’s the Bank of America Club Level now. The Flyers, Sixers, and Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday announced a new partnership with Bank of America, which will serve as the arena and teams’ banking partner this season.