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VJ Edgecombe surprised many fans when he chose No. 77 after getting drafted by the 76ers, and now we know the reason why.

Washington only scored 58 points without Tre Johnson and Alex Sarr. Kyshawn George and Bub Carrington were also held out of the contest. AJ Johnson impressed from the Wizards lineup, though, with a game high 20 points.

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VJ Edgecombe faced media after Philadelphia 76ers beat Washington Wizards. Despite a slow start, Edgecombe scored 15 points. He acknowledged missed shots as part of the game. Teammate Johni Broome praised Edgecombe's defense.

VJ Edgecombe was scoreless in the first half but dropped 15 points and stuffed the stat sheet in the second half to lead the Sixers over the Wizards in Vegas.

VJ Edgecombe is so Philly it’s wild. First a bit of non-story (knock wood) comic relief, then we’ll get into it.