Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Boston.

The Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks crossed swords in an NBA regular-season game at the American Airlines Center on Friday. Both teams arrived after losing their season opener.

VJ Edgecombe, the No. 3 pick of the Philadelphia 76ers, scored 34 points in his NBA debut, the third most all time in league history (and the most since Wilt Chamberlain) in a mind-bending performance.

Chris Youngblood was passed over in July’s NBA Draft. The Tuscaloosa native and former Alabama guard watched all 60 picks go by without a call — yet while many

Ace Bailey scored two points in limtied action in his NBA debut for the Utah Jazz. Bailey did make the highlight reel with his first NBA bucket, though, as he slammed in a dunk in the first half. Bailey did contribute in other areas, though, as he hauled in four rebounds and dished out two assists.

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