Philadelphia 76ers Vs Portland Trail Blazers, NBA 2026: Grimes Shines As 76ers Secure 109-103 Win

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103 on Monday, 16 March, holding off a late comeback to secure the win. Quentin Grimes led the 76ers with 31 points, while rookie VJ Edgecombe knocked down two clutch mid-range jumpers in the closing minutes to seal the result for a depleted Philadelphia side missing Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Deni Avdija scored 25 to lead Portland and Jerami Grant added 20, but turnovers and missed free throws down the stretch proved costly as the Blazers’ late rally fell short.

Updated on: 16 March 2026 12:44 pm

Published at: 16 March 2026 12:44 pm

Philadelphia 76ers Vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA game-Trendon Watford

Philadelphia 76ers' Trendon Watford (12) goes up to shoot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke

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Philadelphia 76ers Vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA game-Cameron Payne

Philadelphia 76ers' Cameron Payne, left, drives past Portland Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke

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Philadelphia 76ers Vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA game-Andre Drummond

Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Drummond, center left, goes up to shoot against Portland Trail Blazers' Robert Williams III during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke

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Philadelphia 76ers' Trendon Watford, left, tries to get past Portland Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke

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Philadelphia 76ers' Cameron Payne (20) passes past Portland Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke

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Philadelphia 76ers Vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA game-Quentin Grimes

Philadelphia 76ers' Quentin Grimes (5) goes up to shoot against Portland Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke

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Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Drummond (1) goes up to shoot against Portland Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke

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Philadelphia 76ers Vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA game-Deni Avdija

Portland Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija (8) drives past Philadelphia 76ers' Vj Edgecombe during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke

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Portland Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija, left, goes up to shoot against Philadelphia 76ers' Trendon Watford (12) and Andre Drummond during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke

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Philadelphia 76ers Vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA game-Scoot Henderson

Portland Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson (00) goes up to shoot against Philadelphia 76ers' Trendon Watford, center, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke