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The Philadelphia 76ers upgraded Jared McCain to probable for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Bulls, clearing the way for the second-year guard to make his season debut in a battle of the surprising teams tied for first place in the Eastern Conference.
Kyle Lowry checked in for the end of the Philadelphia 76ers 129-105 victory over the Brooklyn Nets and he joined an elite group once he stepped on the hardwood. The Villanova product and former 24th-overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft became the 12th player in NBA history to play in 20 NBA seasons.
The Boston Celtics will look to extend their first win streak of the NBA's 2025-26 regular season with a win against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has emerged as one of the leading players of a stacked Sixers squad that features a number of notable veterans and rookies. Edgecombe is averaging 20.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game on an efficient 49.5% from the field and 41.2% from beyond the arc.
The 76ers are unbeaten, and Tyrese Maxey with rookie VJ Edgecombe are rewriting history with their electric backcourt performances.
The Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 125-105 Wednesday, covering as a 3.5-point home underdog as the Under (233.5) cashed. F Jaylen Brown led the way with 30 points and has picked up much of the scoring load with F Jayson Tatum out with a torn Achilles. Boston, which lost its first 3 games, has won and covered in 2 straight contests.
Allen Iverson spent a large chunk of his Hall of Fame career playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. Although Iverson didn’t initially leave the Sixers’ organizatio