Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe edged out Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg at halftime in NBA Summer League.

VJ Edgecombe was scoreless in the first half but dropped 15 points and stuffed the stat sheet in the second half to lead the Sixers over the Wizards in Vegas.

The Philadelphia 76ers provide an encouraging update on rookie VJ Edgecombe ahead of their matchup with the Washington Wizards.

The Wizards were led by 2024 first-round pick AJ Johnson, who supplied 20 points and five rebounds. Rookie second-rounder Jamir Watkins was the only other member of the Wizards to score in double digits, tallying 10 points, five rebounds, a game-high eight steals and three blocks.

Washington only scored 58 points without Tre Johnson and Alex Sarr. Kyshawn George and Bub Carrington were also held out of the contest. AJ Johnson impressed from the Wizards lineup, though, with a game high 20 points.

According to the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a shooting on Geddie Avenue in Princeville, where they located a victim. The victim was taken to Vidant Edgecombe Hospital and treated for a non-life-threatening injury.

During a Las Vegas podcast appearance, 76ers HC Nick Nurse raved about how VJ Edgecombe could translate his explosive game to the NBA level.

Standing next to one of his closest friends in the NBA -- new teammate Trendon Watford -- Sixers star Tyrese Maxey was in tremendous spirits on Saturday in Las Vegas.