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Morant's 28 pace Grizzlies in win over 76ers, 117-109

Morant's 28 pace Grizzlies in win over 76ers, 117-109
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By The Associated Press
Dec. 03, 2022 | MEMPHIS
By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2022 | 06:29 AM | MEMPHIS
Ja Morant had 28 points and eight rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 22 points and four blocks — one in the closing minute — and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Philadelphia 76ers 117-109 on Friday night.

Dillon Brooks finished with 17 points to help Memphis win for third time in four games.

Joel Embiid had 35 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists for Philadelphia. Tobias Harris added 21 points and 11 rebounds, and Shake Milton had 17 points and six assists.

Despite Embiid’s scoring, the Grizzlies praised the work of center Steven Adams, who finished with nine points, but 16 rebounds and six assists, but was in charge of guarding Embiid throughout the night.

“I know Embiid scored 35, but I think (Adams) won the game on the margins with a lot of the little things he did,” Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said.

Added Morant: “That’s what makes Steve-O so great for us. Him taking on that challenge to guard the best bigs.”
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