October 23rd: Today in the NBA regular season, the 76ers defeated the Celtics 117-116.
In this game, 76ers player Tyrese Maxey played 41 minutes, shooting 13-of-24 from the field, including 7-of-9 from three-point range and 7-of-8 from the free throw line, for 40 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block. Third overall pick V.J. Edgecumb played 42 minutes, shooting 13-of-26 from the field, including 5-of-13 from three-point range and 3-of-6 from the free throw line, for 34 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal.
According to statistics, Maxey and Edgecumb combined for 74 points in the opening game, which is tied for second on the NBA's all-time record for scoring by a pair in a season opener. The highest score is 75 points set by James Harden and Christian Wood in 2020.
