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NBA All-Star 2026: 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe sets tone for the weekend with Rising Stars performance

February 14, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe shone during the Rising Stars Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend, leading Team Vince to a narrow 25-24 victory over Team Melo. Edgecombe was named MVP after scoring crucial points, including the winning free throws, and finishing with a total of 23 points across both games.

NBA All-Star 2026: 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe sets tone for the weekend with Rising Stars performance

Credit: Team Vince guard VJ Edgecombe celebrates after defeating Team Melo during an NBA All Star Rising Stars championship game at Intuit Dome. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)

Key Highlights

VJ Edgecombe scored 17 points in the semifinal and 6 points in the final.
He made the game-winning free throws to clinch the championship for Team Vince.
Edgecombe was named MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge.
The final score was 25-24 in favor of Team Vince against Team Melo.
Edgecombe's performance was highlighted by his ability to score the final points in both games.

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NBA All-Star 2026: 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe sets tone for the weekend with Rising Stars performance

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