Sixers' third win

Sixers secured third win with critical role player performances.

VJ Edgecombe's rebounding

Edgecombe recorded 13 rebounds including a game-saving offensive rebound.

Edgecombe's defensive impact

Edgecombe made 11 defensive rebounds and shot 10 three-point attempts.

Tyrese Maxey's praise

Maxey said Edgecombe's plays are critical for team success.

“No, I’m surprised when he doesn’t do that. I get mad at him when he doesn’t do it. I call it, ‘Hey, go do that VJ stuff you do.’ That’s what I tell him.”

Coach Nurse's view

Nurse highlighted Edgecombe's defensive rebounding as crucial for team success.

“We really need it because i think there's a lot of times when guys are kind of attached, blocking out, and the ball's bouncing, kind of out to the guy that's being blocked out, and somebody needs to come flying in from the outside to grab those.”

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

Caldwell-Pope earned game-high plus/minus of +24 with four threes and three steals.

Caldwell-Pope's impact

Caldwell-Pope made high-impact plays on both ends of the floor.

“He was great. He made some big-time shots. He made some big-time plays defensively. He did some real vet stuff today. He was good.”

Embiid's triple-double

Embiid recorded 10th triple-double of career with 27 points.

Dean Wade's debut

Wade logged 28 minutes in Sixers debut after ankle injury.

Wade's shooting

Wade made two three-pointers including one on first touch.

Wade's versatility

Wade played both guard and forward roles during game.

“I'm feeling good. I'm a little sore, but feeling good.”

Wade's contract

Wade signed four-year contract worth nearly $40 million.

Team's strategy

Sixers focus on role players to win games.

What happens next

Sixers continue to rely on role players for future wins.