Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Posted: 10 a.m.
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Records
Sixers: 26-28 (Third in Atlantic)
Grizzlies: 30-26 (Fourth in Southwest)
Previous games
The Grizzles were able to produce a come-from-behind win on Sunday when they faced the Denver Nuggets. Memphis overcame a 17-point, third-quarter deficit by using a 20-8 run in the fourth quarter to come away with a 116-108 victory.
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The Sixers currently have a modest two-game winning streak. After beating the league-leading San Antonio Spurs on Friday, the 76ers took their hot stretch into Minnesota. Seven players were able to score in double digits during Saturdays 107-87 victory over the Timberwolves. Thaddeus Young came off the bench to lead all scorers with 18 points.
Recent encounters
The Grizzles have won the past two meetings. The last meeting on Jan. 28 ended with a complete meltdown for the Sixers. The Sixers held a 21-point lead midway through the third quarter. Memphis went on to score 42 fourth-quarter points as the Grizz rallied for a 99-94 victory.
Storylines
The Sixers are seeking revenge against the Grizzlies and are playing well enough to get it in Memphis, having won nine of their last 12 overall.
Meanwhile, the Grizzlies have won three of their last five games and are giving up an average of 96 points in those matchups.
News
Whos hot?
Zach Randolph has recorded 19 double-doubles in 21 games this season and has posted three straight against the Sixers.
Andre Igoudala has averaged 20.7 points on 51 percent shooting in his last three games in Memphis.
Injury updates
Sixers: Tony Battie is day-to-day with a sore wrist.
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