The Philadelphia 76ers (38-19, 23-8 Home) welcome the Memphis Grizzlies (35-22, 11-17 Away) Thursday in a matchup that pits sensational offense against suffocating defense. Memphis beat the Utah Jazz 117-111 at FedExForum on February 15.
Jaren Jackson Jr. was the standout player with 26 points, nine rebounds, five steals, and four blocks. The Grizzlies are second in the Western Conference. Philadelphia won their fourth in a row on February 15 at Wells Fargo Center, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-112.
Joel Embiid had 29 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists to lead the team. The 76ers are three games back in the Eastern Conference, currently sitting in third.
The teams are meeting for the final time this season. After winning the only earlier season meeting against Philadelphia 117-109 at FedExForum in December 2022, Memphis will be seeking a season sweep.
Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 28 points, while Jackson Jr. was a key contributor with 22 points, nine rebounds, and four blocks. Embiid had 35 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, and three blocks in defeat.
The Grizzlies have been led this season by Morant, who is averaging 27.3 points per game, eighth-highest in the NBA. Morant also has dished 8.3 assists per game, fifth-most in the NBA. Meanwhile, Steven Adams is grabbing 11.5 rebounds.
Embiid (33.1 ppg) has been the primary provider of the Sixers’ offense. He ranks as the second-highest scorer in the league. Embiid also has collected 10.2 rebounds per game, ninth-most in the league. James Harden has tallied 10.8 assists per game.
The Grizzlies are the NBA’s second-best team in defensive efficiency, while the 76ers rank fifth in offensive efficiency. The Grizzlies have had the advantage in the last 10 games at Wells Fargo Center, winning six. Memphis is looking to reverse a seven-game road losing streak this season.
Philadelphia has won four in a row at home this season. In the last 10 games, Memphis is 4-6 with an average margin of +0.3 (111.8-111.5). Philadelphia has gone 7-3 over the last 10, scoring 113.4 points per game on average while allowing 109.3 (+4.1 margin).
GRIZZLIES HOT/COLD
(Last Five | Season Average | Differential)
Points + Rebounds + Assists:
Dillon Brooks: 12.3 | 20.6 | -8.3
Points per game:
Dillon Brooks: 8.3 | 14.8 | -6.5
Assists per game:
Tyus Jones: 3.2 | 4.5 | -1.3
76ERS HOT/COLD
(Last Five | Season Average | Differential)
Points + Rebounds + Assists:
Tobias Harris: 14.2 | 23.9 | -9.7
Points per game:
Tobias Harris: 8.6 | 15.4 | -6.8
Rebounds per game:
Tobias Harris: 4.2 | 6.0 | -1.8
SportsTips’ NBA Pick:
Philadelphia 76ers (-185)
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