Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe lit up the Celtics with 34 points on Wednesday night, the most in an NBA debut since Wilt Chamberlain had 43 in 1959, as the Sixers won 117-116.

X avier Worthy had a down game in Week 7 against Las Vegas in the first outing for Rashee Rice this year. Fantasy managers are now worried if Worthy can be started in all leagues heading into Week 8 against Washington.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points and 14 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks never trailed in a 133-120, season-opening victory over the Washington Wizards.

Tyrese Maxey tossed in a game-high 40 points and rookie V.J. Edgecombe finished with 34 to lead the visiting Philadelphia 76ers to a 117-116 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night in the NBA opener for each team.

USA TODAY Sports sat down with Karl-Anthony Towns to talk all things basketball and his partnership with Clash of Clans.

The Cavs and Knicks are expected to be two of the top contenders in the East, though neither is ready to look like it yet.

Although LeBron James wasn't able to play in the Lakers' season opener, he's making sure they learn from their loss.

Jack Quinn had a goal and two assists, Colten Ellis stopped 27 shots in his NHL debut and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Wednesday night. Claimed off waivers from St. Lous earlier this month,