Philadelphia 76ers hold off Portland Trail Blazers 109-103 on March 15, 2026, in Philadelphia

Game result and setting

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103 on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Philadelphia. The matchup was part of the 2025-26 NBA regular season and ended with Philadelphia improving to 37-31 and Portland falling to 32-36.

How the game unfolded

Philadelphia built its advantage across the middle quarters and maintained control late. The 76ers outscored Portland 30-27 in the first quarter and 23-27 in the second, taking a 53-54 scoreline into halftime in a tight contest. The decisive swing came after the break, when Philadelphia won the third quarter 29-22 to establish separation. Both teams scored 27 in the fourth, preserving the 76ers’ six-point margin at the finish.

Key individual performances

Quentin Grimes led all scorers with 31 points for Philadelphia, including 14 points in the fourth quarter, providing the primary late-game scoring as Portland tried to close the gap. Philadelphia also received a strong rebounding contribution from Andre Drummond, who collected 17 total rebounds.

For Portland, Deni Avdija scored 25 points. Donovan Clingan led Portland on the glass with 15 rebounds.

Team stats that shaped the outcome

Efficiency and shot distribution were central factors. Philadelphia shot 45% from the field (44-of-97), compared with Portland’s 39% (36-of-92). Portland generated a high volume of three-point attempts but converted 32% (17-of-53), while Philadelphia took fewer threes and made 28% (7-of-25).

At the foul line, Philadelphia was markedly more efficient, hitting 93% of its free throws (14-of-15). Portland shot 67% (14-of-21), leaving points unused in a single-digit game.

• Field goals: Philadelphia 44-of-97; Portland 36-of-92

• 3-pointers: Philadelphia 7-of-25; Portland 17-of-53

• Free throws: Philadelphia 14-of-15; Portland 14-of-21

• Turnovers: Philadelphia 14; Portland 19

• Rebounds: Philadelphia 51; Portland 49

What it means going forward

The result split the season series between the teams at 1-1. Philadelphia’s win was built on steadier shooting efficiency and late scoring, while Portland’s combination of missed free throws and higher turnover count narrowed the margin for error in a game decided by six points.

Final score: 76ers 109, Trail Blazers 103.