‘Pure chaos’ – Philadelphia 76ers rising star stuns Warriors at the buzzer in wild ending

Dec 5, 2025 - 04:15

V. J. Edgecombe has arrived.

The 76ers rookie has started strong, but Thursday night delivered the defining moment of his young career so far.

Trailing by one with 7.8 seconds left on the clock, Edgecombe inbounded the ball to Tyrese Maxey.

The All-Star dribbled around before hoisting a highly contested long two-pointer, which came up short and hit nothing but air.

Luckily for Maxey and all of Philadelphia, Edgecombe plucked the ball out of the air and put it back through the basket to give the 76ers the lead.

With only 0.9 seconds left on the clock, Buddy Hield heaved the ball down the court to a streaking De’Anthony Melton, who attempted a quick layup for the win.

However, Maxey hustled back and sealed the game with a huge block.

Sixers win 99-98 and the celebration was on in Philadelphia.

“Sixers pulling off miracles,” one fan posted on X.

“That finish was pure chaos,” another fan chimed in.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 4: Tyrese Maxey #0 and VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates after the game against the Golden State Warriors on December 4, 2025 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) — The celebration was on in Philadelphia after the big win

VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates after hitting the game winning shot against the Golden State Warriors — Edgecombe had the biggest moment of his career

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