2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer season standings:
Tyrese Maxey – 22
Joel Embiid – 9
VJ Edgecombe – 9
Paul George – 6
Kelly Oubre Jr. – 4
Jared McCain :’( – 3
Dominick Barlow – 2
Andre Drummond – 2
Jabari Walker – 1
MarJon Beauchamp – 1
Adem Bona – 1
Justin Edwards – 1
Quentin Grimes – 1
Trendon Watford – 1
15th roster spot – 1
The woefully shorthanded Sixers stood no chance against the Cavaliers on Monday, falling 115- 101.
The Sixers were without their top four scorers for this one — Joel Embiid (oblique),
Tyrese Maxey (finger), Paul George (suspension) and VJ Edgecombe (back) were all sidelined.
Their absences were felt early and often as the Sixers could not find consistent offense and were forced to play zone defense until garbage time. A new Sixers addition made an impact in the final quarter, but there was not much else to point to in this one.
No rest for the weary either as the Sixers play tomorrow to close the back-to-back hosting the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday evening.
Until then, let’s get to the Bell Ringer
Quentin Grimes: 17 points, 6-of-13 FG, 2-of-8 3PT, 5 rebounds, 3 assists
Grimes was one of if not the only Sixer who could operate the offense at a respectable level provided the injury report. He took advantage of it both as a playmaker and scorer, when points were extremely difficult to come by.
He did most of his damage in the first half with strong drives and solid shooting. He started the game with a pair of threes which got the Sixers out to an early advantage, which he parlayed into determined attacks into the teeth of the Cleveland defense. He added a few dimes including a great look to Adem Bona underneath the basket following good ball movement from the Sixers.
Cam Payne: 12 points, 4-of-12 FG, 2-of-7 3PT, 6 rebounds, 4 assists
While Grimes made a strong impact in the first, Payne shook off some shooting woes late in the second quarter. Following a nice finish in the paint, he drained a pull-up three from the top of the arc after missing his first five attempts from deep.
There was also a ridiculous moment caught by Ky Carlin of Sixers Wire that may or may not have been intentional from the Cavaliers’ scoreboard graphics department.
The haunt of Jared McCain endures for Sixers fans.
Justin Edwards: 14 points, 5-of-6 FG, 3-of-4 3PT, 3 assists, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 turnover
Very strong shooting for Justin Edwards throughout this one, and helped create some tension for the Cavs in the fourth. In what has been an up-and-down campaign for Edwards, Monday’s showing was one of his better two-way performances. He picked off a couple errant passes, one of which he converted for a transition layup.
Dalen Terry: 9 points, 4-of-7 FG, 1-of-4 3PT, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block
Terry did made the most of his opportunity, especially during his stint in the fourth. He grabbed a couple offensive rebounds which turned into points, and initiated the offense with athleticism that stood out. He made his defensive presence known despite the score, and was the main engine in making things appear closer at the final buzzer. He should be a candidate for more minutes with the Sixers guard depth depleted.
