VJ Edgecombe sparks injury concern after hitting groin against Bucks; returns in second quarter

VJ Edgecombe appeared to take a blow to the groin area during a play and was seen clutching the region in discomfort.

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The Philadelphia 76ers are taking on the Milwaukee Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with the hosts carrying a narrow four-point lead into halftime. However, Philadelphia faced an early injury concern when guard VJ Edgecombe headed to the locker room during the first quarter with an apparent groin issue.

Edgecombe appeared to take a blow to the groin area during a play and was seen clutching the region in discomfort.

He subsequently limped off the court after making three of his four attempts from beyond the arc. The scare proved brief, though, as the 76ers guard returned to action in the second quarter.

This story is being updated.

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