Summary
Rookie VJ Edgecombe scored a last-minute basket to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 139-136 overtime victory against the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite strong performances from both teams, including 40 points from Ja Morant, the 76ers ended a losing streak. In other NBA news, LeBron James played on his 41st birthday, but the Lakers lost to the Detroit Pistons.
Key Facts
- VJ Edgecombe, a rookie, made a crucial basket with 1.7 seconds left in overtime.
- The Philadelphia 76ers won 139-136 against the Memphis Grizzlies.
- Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid each scored 34 points for the 76ers.
- Ja Morant scored 40 points for the Grizzlies.
- The win ended a three-game losing streak for the 76ers.
- Joel Embiid returned to play after missing a game due to an ankle injury.
- LeBron James, on his 41st birthday, scored 17 points in a defeat against the Pistons.
- The Detroit Pistons lead the Eastern Conference with 25 wins.
