Chet Holmgren had 29 points and nine rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away in the second half for a 129-104 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, ending a two-game skid.

However, the basketball gods granted the Sixers the No. 3 pick and they used it to select Baylor star VJ Edgecombe. After the rookie nailed a game-winning 3 in Tuesday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies, and finished with 25 points, Tyrese Maxey was thanking those basketball gods for Edgecombe becoming a Sixer.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe drills a clutch overtime 3-pointer to secure a 139-136 road win over the Grizzlies in Memphis.

Bahamian Valdez ‘VJ’ Edgecombe came through again for the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, burying a clutch three-pointer with just 1.7 seconds remaining in their overtime game against the Memphis Grizzlies,

Max Christie reflects on Mavericks’ loss to the Sixers, admitting offense is overpowering defense in today’s NBA landscape.

A game-winner for a rookie is pretty good,” coach Nick Nurse said. “He’s made some big shots and big plays this season. He’s kind of even-keeled all the time."

Kelly Oubre Jr. has not played since Nov. 14 due to a left knee sprain in the midst of playing the best basketball of his career. In the 12 games Oubre has played, he's averaging 16.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and shooting 49.7% from the floor and 34.3% from deep. Speaking with reporters, Oubre gave an update on where he's at in his injury recovery.