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Philadelphia
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Grizzlies, 76ers Set for Rematch After Overtime Thriller PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — The Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers will meet for the second time this season Tuesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena, three months after a classic overtime battle. The 76ers (34-30) edged the Grizzlies (23-40) 139-136 in overtime on Dec. 30 in Memphis. Philadelphia enters the rematch looking to solidify its playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference, while the Grizzlies aim to play spoiler during a difficult season. Philadelphia has lost three of its last four games, including a 115-101 defeat in Cleveland on Monday. Guard Quentin Grimes has been a bright spot, averaging 19.3 points over his last three contests. He scored 17 points with five rebounds in the loss to the Cavaliers. Memphis arrives on the second night of a back-to-back after falling 126-115 at Brooklyn on Monday. The Grizzlies have lost four of their last five. Forward Taylor Hendricks has emerged as a consistent contributor, scoring in double figures in seven of his last 10 games, including an 18-point performance in a narrow loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on March 7. The 76ers hold a significant edge in the standings and are heavily favored. Statistical analysis by National Statistical gives Philadelphia an 80% probability to win. The teams are on divergent paths, with Philadelphia battling for postseason seeding and Memphis looking toward next season. Following Tuesday’s game, the 76ers begin a three-game road trip at Detroit on Thursday. The Grizzlies return home to host the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday as part of a four-game homestand. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT.