The Memphis Grizzlies’ comeback efforts came up just short in a 122-119 overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night at Wells Fargo Center.
Desmond Bane turned in a career high 34 points (12-for-21 FG), seven rebounds and three steals. Ja Morant notched his seventh consecutive 30-point scoring night with 37 points, five rebounds and five assists. Morant, the NBA’s leading paint scorer, scored 27 of his 37 points in the paint. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 18 points with seven rebounds and two blocks.
Tyrese Maxey poured in a season-high tying 33 points with eight assists and three rebounds and Tobias Harris had 31 points with five rebounds and five assists.