Sixers trio pours in 97 points in win over Kings

VJ Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes and Justin Edwards combine for 97 points in Philadelphia's 139-118 victory.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 10:25am

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VJ Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes and Justin Edwards combined for 97 points to lead the visiting Philadelphia 76ers to a 139-118 win over the Sacramento Kings. Edgecombe scored a team-high 38 points, while Edwards added a career-high 32 and Grimes had 27 points. Andre Drummond came off the bench to record a double-double for the 76ers, who won for the third time in their last four games.

Why it matters

The 76ers were without several key players, including Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey, but their trio of Edgecombe, Grimes and Edwards stepped up to lead the team to a dominant victory. The win keeps the 76ers in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference.

The details

Edgecombe, Grimes and Edwards combined to shoot 50% from the field and 47.2% from 3-point range to power the 76ers' offensive explosion. Drummond added 13 points and 11 rebounds off the bench. For the Kings, rookie Maxime Raynaud scored a team-high 30 points, but it wasn't enough as the team lost its second straight game.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 20, 2026.

The players

VJ Edgecombe

A rookie guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who led the team with 38 points and 11 assists in the win.

Quentin Grimes

A guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who scored 27 points in the victory.

Justin Edwards

A forward for the Philadelphia 76ers who scored a career-high 32 points in the game.

Andre Drummond

A veteran center for the Philadelphia 76ers who came off the bench to record a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Maxime Raynaud

A rookie for the Sacramento Kings who scored a team-high 30 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The 76ers were able to overcome the absences of several key players and get a dominant win on the road, thanks to the strong performances of their young trio of Edgecombe, Grimes and Edwards. This game showcases the depth and talent of the 76ers roster as they continue to fight for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.