Grizzlies and 76ers Set for Interconference Battle
The Memphis Grizzlies take on the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday night.

The Grizzlies (21-41) are still one of the most injury-ravaged teams in the league, but they managed to snap a five-game losing streak with a 106-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Luke Kennard led the Grizzlies with 25 points, adding seven assists and two rebounds. Jake LaRavia generated a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double that included three assists and two steals. Lamar Stevens furnished 13 points, six boards, one assist and one block. Santi Aldama managed 12 points, five rebounds and four assists. Vince Williams Jr. finished with 11 points, six assists, five rebounds and two steals. Trey Jemison recorded 10 points, seven rebounds and one block.

The Grizzlies will remain without Ziaire Williams (back), Derrick Rose (back), Desmond Bane (ankle), Marcus Smart (finger), Brandon Clarke (Achilles) and Yuta Watanabe (wrist) for Wednesday's game. Jaren Jackson (quadriceps) will be listed as questionable.

The 76ers (35-26) have also been managing several notable absences, and although they've managed to conquer the adversity some nights, they saw a two-game winning streak snapped Tuesday night with a 112-107 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Kelly Oubre Jr. led the 76ers with 30 points, adding six rebounds and four assists. Tobias Harris followed with 18 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Cameron Payne furnished 15 points, three boards, one assist and one steal. Kyle Lowry offered 14 points, five assists, two rebounds and one steal. Buddy Hield registered 13 points, four assists, three rebounds and one steal.

The 76ers will likely list Tyrese Maxey (concussion) as no better than questionable for Wednesday's game. Joel Embiid (knee), Robert Covington (knee) and De'Anthony Melton (back) will remain out.

Wednesday's game marks the first of two meetings between the teams this season. The two teams split the two-game 2022-23 regular-season series.
Posted on: 3/5/2024 9:25 PM