76ers' Edgecombe leaves with sore back after hard fall vs. Spurs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — VJ Edgecombe was ruled out for the rest of the game with lower back soreness after the 76ers' star rookie suffered a hard fall in the first half against San Antonio.
Edgecombe was fouled by Carter Bryant on a 3-point attempt on Tuesday night and grimaced as he was helped up by his teammates. Edgecombe stayed in the game and went 2 of 3 from the free throw line.
VJ Edgecombe lands hard on his back after this contest by Carter Bryant. Will be curious to see if he plays in the second half with the Sixers down 25 at halftime. pic.twitter.com/sfEOPKmy0j
— Drew Peltzman (@dapeltz13) March 4, 2026
With the 76ers down 78-53 at halftime, Edgecombe did not return. He scored six points.
The No. 3 overall pick in the draft, Edgecombe, averaging 15.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists, is one of three rookies in the NBA this season averaging at least 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. He ranks first among rookies in steals (1.5) and is seventh in rebounds (5.6).
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