Grimes Scores 31 as 76ers Top Blazers

Philadelphia forward leads team to victory without Embiid and Maxey

Mar. 16, 2026 at 6:25am

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Quentin Grimes scored a season-high 31 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-103 win over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. The 76ers were playing without stars Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Paul George, but Grimes stepped up with another big performance after tying his season high with 28 points in the previous game. Justin Edwards added 21 points for Philadelphia, which has won three of its last four games.

Why it matters

The 76ers have been dealing with injuries to key players, so Grimes' strong performances have been crucial in keeping the team competitive in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The win also snaps a two-game losing streak for Philadelphia.

The details

Grimes scored 31 points on an efficient shooting night, going 11-of-18 from the field. He also had 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Justin Edwards chipped in 21 points, while VJ Edgecombe had a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds. For Portland, Deni Avdija led the way with 25 points and 9 assists, but also had 7 of the team's 19 turnovers. Jerami Grant added 20 points in the loss.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 16, 2026.

The players

Quentin Grimes

A forward for the Philadelphia 76ers who scored a season-high 31 points in the win over the Trail Blazers.

Justin Edwards

A player for the Philadelphia 76ers who scored 21 points in the victory.

Deni Avdija

A player for the Portland Trail Blazers who led his team with 25 points and 9 assists in the loss.

Jerami Grant

A player for the Portland Trail Blazers who scored 20 points in the defeat.

VJ Edgecombe

A player for the Philadelphia 76ers who recorded a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“Quentin really stepped up for us tonight with Tyrese, Joel and Paul out. He's been playing great basketball lately and we're going to need that kind of production from him as we push for the playoffs.”

— Doc Rivers, Head Coach, Philadelphia 76ers (Philadelphia Inquirer)

What’s next

The 76ers will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Their next game is on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls.

The takeaway

Grimes' strong performances in the absence of the 76ers' stars have been crucial in keeping the team competitive. His scoring outbursts show the depth and versatility of Philadelphia's roster, which will be important as they navigate the final stretch of the regular season.