Edgecombe's double-double powers 76ers past Jazz, 126-116

VJ Edgecombe's 22 points and 13 rebounds lead Philadelphia to victory over Utah.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 4:33am

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VJ Edgecombe recorded a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds to guide the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Quentin Grimes added 26 points for the 76ers, who overcame 17 turnovers and outscored the Jazz 74-52 in the paint. Ace Bailey led Utah with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 blocks, while Kennedy Chandler scored 19 points in his debut for the Jazz.

Why it matters

This victory helps the 76ers maintain their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race, while the loss is another setback for the rebuilding Jazz in the Western Conference.

The details

The 76ers overcame a third-quarter surge by the Jazz, erasing a 72-64 deficit with a 16-4 run capped by a pair of dunks from Adem Bona. Philadelphia then pulled away late, going on a 12-2 run to take a 118-110 lead with 2:35 remaining. The 76ers outscored the Jazz 74-52 in the paint and held on for the 10-point victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 22, 2026.

The players

VJ Edgecombe

A forward for the Philadelphia 76ers who recorded a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds in the win.

Quentin Grimes

A guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who scored 26 points in the victory.

Ace Bailey

A forward for the Utah Jazz who led his team with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 blocks in the loss.

Kennedy Chandler

A guard who made his debut for the Utah Jazz after signing a 10-day contract, scoring 19 points.

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What they’re saying

“VJ Edgecombe really set the tone for us tonight with his energy and effort on both ends of the floor. His double-double was huge in helping us get this important win.”

— Doc Rivers, Head Coach, Philadelphia 76ers

What’s next

The 76ers will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, while the Jazz will host the Toronto Raptors on the same night.

The takeaway

This was a key victory for the 76ers as they look to solidify their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Meanwhile, the rebuilding Jazz continue to struggle, with the loss another setback in their efforts to return to contention in the West.