The Philadelphia 76ers have gotten off to a blazing 3-0 start to the 2025-26 NBA season, propelled largely by the tandem of Tyrese Maxey and rookie V.J. Edgecombe. Together they have combined for 186 points through their first three games, the most ever by a starting backcourt in a team\u2019s first three games in NBA history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the latest win, Maxey erupted for 43 points and eight assists while Edgecombe added 26 points and seven assists, underscoring both their scoring capacity and playmaking impact. Their strong start is especially notable given that the Sixers have been managing without their star center Joel Embiid in full form, making the back-court\u2019s emergence even more critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The standout performances from Maxey and Edgecombe have sparked renewed excitement around the Sixers\u2019 offensive identity and raised expectations for the season. As the team continues to build around these two, the early success suggests Philadelphia may be more than just a contender\u2014they could be a serious threat in the Eastern Conference if the pace and production hold up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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