2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer season standings:
Tyrese Maxey – 22
Joel Embiid – 9
VJ Edgecombe – 9
Paul George – 6
Kelly Oubre Jr. – 4
Justin Edwards – 3
Jared McCain :’( – 3
Dominick Barlow – 2
Andre Drummond – 2
Quentin Grimes – 2
MarJon Beauchamp – 1
Adem Bona – 1
Cam Payne – 1
Jabari Walker – 1
Trendon Watford – 1
15th roster spot – 1
The Sixers welcomed the Portland Trail Blazers to South Philly on Sunday night for a matchup of cross conference foes. The Sixers remain without their three best players
as Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George continue to be sidelined. They came into the night in ninth place in the Eastern Conference while the Blazers are 10th in the west.
The Sixers got out to an early lead in the first quarter behind eight points each from Quentin Grimes and Justin Edwards. The Sixers held a 30-27 lead after the first frame.
Quentin Grimes continued his stellar play in the second quarter as he went to the half with 15 points on 6-for-12 shooting. Cam Payne’s nine points and aggressive play off the bench gave the Sixers a boost in his nine minutes of play. The Blazers closed the gap and took the lead into the intermission by a slim margin of 54-53.
The Sixers regained control of this one in the third period behind a big quarter from Edwards, who continues to once again assert himself amidst the absence of the Sixers’ stars. Edwards led all scorers with an efficient 19 points, including three treys, through three quarters. VJ Edgecombe’s activity was a major factor as well as he headed to the fourth quarter with a double-double. The Sixers took an 82-76 lead into the final stretch.
The Sixers used a big early run in the fourth quarter courtesy of Grimes, who made a living at the rim and in the midrange to propel them to a much-needed 109-103 win.
Time for Bell Ringer.
Quentin Grimes: 31 points, 11-for-22 from the field
March Quentin Grimes has once again arrived. Grimes, who carried the Sixers through the dog days of March and April last season, is back to his old ways. He got it going in this one by being a walking paint touch. Grimes got to the rim and his spots in the mi-range at will in this one. The Sixers will continue to need guard over the next few weeks as they look to stay afloat and improve their standing in the East.
Justin Edwards: 21 points, 9-for-14, 3-for-5 from three
Justin Edwards was extremely efficient tonight, whether it was his sweet shooting from three or throwing down a thunderous dunk. Edwards late-season surge could play himself into the rotation once the stars return because the Sixers do not have many guys that bring what he does at the forward spot when he is on.
VJ Edgecombe: 18 points, 12 rebounds, 8-for-18 from the field
VJ notched his fourth career double-double and was flying around the court on both ends like we have all come accustomed to seeing. Edgecombe’s energy upon his return has boosted the Sixers’ morale and helped steady the ship amongst the adversity. VJ continues to nail down his First Team All-Rookie case.
