SUMMARY
- The Philadelphia 76ers play against the Memphis Grizzlies tonight.
- Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for this game.
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers will be taking on the Memphis Grizzlies tonight. The majority of NBA fans will know that Embiid missed several games this season after sustaining a meniscus tear and having to undergo knee surgery. In his absence, the 76ers struggled to remain as postseason contenders and currently hold the 8th spot in the Eastern Conference with a record of 42 wins and 35 losses.
In comparison to the 76ers, this season has gone terribly for the Memphis Grizzlies. Without having Ja Morant on the court, the Grizzlies have been unable to remain relevant and hold a record of 27 wins and 50 losses. As both of these teams get ready to face off, one might want to know about the injury reports and expected rosters for this game. Additionally, a prediction of the outcome will also be made available.
Joel Embiid is questionable for the Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies game tonight
Before sustaining a knee injury and missing the majority of this NBA season, Embiid was dominating the league and was one of the frontrunners for winning the MVP award for the second time in a row. After all, he was leading the NBA in points per game.
Philadelphia 76ers injury report
- Joel Embiid (questionable)
- Tyrese Maxey (questionable)
- Tobias Harris (questionable)
- Mo Bamba (questionable)
- De’Anthony Melton (out)
- Robert Covington (out)
Philadelphia 76ers expected roster
- Tyrese Maxey
- Kyle Lowry
- Kelly Oubre Jr.
- Nicholas Batum
- Joel Embiid
Memphis Grizzlies injury report
- Ja Morant (out)
- Derrick Rose (out)
- Marcus Smart (out)
- Desmond Bane (out)
- Ziawire Williams (out)
- John Konchar (out)
- Yuta Watanabe (out)
- Vince Williams Jr. (out)
- Santi Aldama (questionable)
- Brandon Clarke (questionable)
- Jaren Jackson Jr. (questionable)
- Luke Kennard (questionable)
Memphis Grizzlies expected roster
- Jordan Goodwin
- Scottie Pippen Jr.
- Jake LaRavia
- GG Jackson II
- Trey Jemison
Although the 76ers are dealing with a few injuries, that is almost nothing compared to the Grizzlies’ long injury report. Nonetheless, here are the predicitons for the 76ers-Grizzlies matchup tonight.
Can the 76ers continue their new-found momentum vs the Memphis Grizzlies?
As far as record, talent, and experience go, the Philadelphia 76ers should be the clear-cut favorites when stacked up against the Memphis Grizzlies. Not only do they have Embiid back on the court, but Philadelphia is on a 3-game winning streak and has momentum on their side.