2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer standings: Tyrese Maxey – 13 VJ Edgecombe – 3 Joel Embiid – 3 Andre Drummond – 2 Paul George – 2 Dominick Barlow – 1 Adem Bona – 1 Justin Edwards – 1 Quentin Grimes – 1 Jared
McCain – 1 Kelly Oubre Jr. – 1 Trendon Watford – 1 15th roster spot – 1
The Philadelphia 76ers outlasted the Memphis Grizzlies in a 139-136 overtime shootout.
The Sixers entered the matchup looking to bounce back after dropping their previous three games, and had the full services of the Big 3 (plus the rookie) to do so.
It took maximum effort, as the Sixers finished with six players in double figures, compared to the Grizzlies five.
With honorable mentions including Dominick Barlow, Paul George and Adem Bona, lets move onto Bell Ringer, and how the Sixers pulled this one off.
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Tyrese Maxey: 34 points (4-of-7 from three), 12 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 0 turnovers
Maxey had one of his most efficient shooting nights of the season against Memphis. He was the sole source of offense early in the game, but incorporated the big man seamlessly in the second quarter. The two-man game was a delight to watch, including some dribble handoff actions, a slick dime from Maxey to Embiid, and a nasty step-back over Jaylen Wells.
He finished the half with a double-clutch three to tie the game at 72, making 3-of-4 from deep through the first 24 minutes.
Maxey shot 40% the rest of the way, but was crucial in running the Sixers’ offense and finding the open man on double-teams. He finished with 12 assists, his second-highest mark in a game this season.
In the first All-Star voting returns, Maxey was the highest total vote-getter amongst Eastern Conference guards. Tuesday’s performance should do nothing but strengthen the campaign.
Joel Embiid: 34 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal
Embiid tonight looked the best physically we have seen him all season. He was moving with purpose and without hesitation, going for loose balls and even attempting a self-oop dunk. He showcased the MVP-level touch from the midrange for most of the night, operating with the rhythm and fluidity that is so unique for a center at his size.
Most inspiring were his strong drives and finishes at the rim that invited contact. He successfully drew fouls throughout the game, converting and-ones, and even halted some Grizzlies momentum getting the defender to bite on a pump-fake.
The big fella had multiple beautiful passes in the post, most of which where to a frequently cutting Dominick Barlow.
Now if we can see the physicality show itself defensively and on the boards late, the Sixers will be in great shape.
VJ Edgecombe: 25 points (5-of-10 from three), 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, 1 block, 1 turnover
Despite not having the strongest start to the game, the rookie would for sure leave his mark by the end of it. Edgecombe tallied 16 points combined in the fourth quarter and overtime, drilling 4-of-6 from deep.
He was going toe-to-toe with Ja Morant, who did everything in his powers to deliver a Grizzlies victory. Yet the shot-making of Edgecombe off of strong playmaking from Maxey kept the game tight until the closing moments.
The final three-pointer from Edgecombe was the difference, draining it with just 1.7 seconds remaining in the extra period, in front of a quickly closing Morant.
It is wonderful to see a natural closer execute when Maxey was getting double-teamed consistently and Embiid was getting tired late. This was one of those performances that speaks to his level of confidence and poise in high-pressure moments. Hopefully we continue to see it the rest of the season.
