Tale of the tape: Sixers take on the Grizzlies

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The Sixers play as of late as been dreadful. They have dropped four ugly games on the road and made some moves at the trade deadline to get back on the right track. They finally return home and host the Memphis Grizzlies.

Coverage will begin at 6:30 p.m. with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. on NBCSports Philadelphia. Radio coverage will be on 97.5 The Fanatic.

Philadelphia is still 5.5 point favorites with an over/under set at 222.5.

Player Updates:

Josh Richardson WILL play tonight against the Grizzlies. Richardson has missed time since January 23rd with a hamstring injury. In a shocking turn of events, he said he will play tonight, which was confirmed by the trainers.

New guys Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III will not be available for tonight’s game, after being late-night, trade deadline pickups.

Norvel Pelle has officially been signed to the big league roster. As a coordinating move, the Sixers waived Jonah Bolden.

Tale of the Tape:

Memphis Grizzlies:

  • 26-25, 8th in Western Conference
  • 113.3 PPG, 114.9 PA
  • Ja Morant, top Rookie of the Year candidate, is averaging an efficient 17.4 points and 7.0 assists