The Sixers chances of a long winning streak were thwarted tonight as they traveled to Memphis for a rematch with the Grizzlies. The last time these two teams met in Philly the Sixers had a huge lead late and blew it with a plethora turnovers. The taller and stronger Grizzlies continued to be a matchup nightmare for the Sixers in this one as they committed another 16 turnovers. They also came out flat early on which didn't help matters by putting them in a hole early. Their defense hung tough and kept them in it most of the night but it wasn't enough. It wasn't all bad though as Thad Young pumped in 23 off the bench and Lou Williams joined him on the bench with 18, while Elton Brand scored 13, and Jrue Holiday scored 10.
Thanks to poor shooting and a lack of energy early on the Sixers found themselves down 16 after the 1st quarter. They picked it up a bit in the 2nd quarter and managed to at least close within 11 at the half. Then in the 3rd quarter they kept it up on both ends of the floor, pulling within 2 heading into the 4th quarter. Unfortunately, in the 4th quarter the turnovers came into the play as the Sixers faded before falling to Memphis again by 11, 102-91.
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