VJ Edgecombe Out with Back Bruise, Sixers Face Utah

0:00It's March 4th. Here's your NBA news in two minutes, subscribe to stay locked in all season. Philadelphia Sixers, rookie Vijay Edgecomb will sit out Wednesday's game against Utah. He suffered a low back bruise during Tuesday night's match-up when he took a hard fall. Edgecomb got fouled on a three-point try by San Antonio's Carter Bryan in the first half. He made two of three free throws, scored six points total, then left at halftime and did not return. His third overall draft pick has been a standout this season. He's one of just three rookies averaging 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. He leads all first-year players with 1.5 steals per game. The Sixers will also miss Joel and Bede in that Utah contest. He's wrapping up a plan three-game break due to a strained right oblique muscle. Team officials plan to re-evaluate Edgecomb before Saturday's game at Atlanta. Players will be watching closely as the rookie continues to make his mark.

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