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Grizz fall to 76ers in overtime despite Ja’s 40 points

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Ja Morant helped to force overtime, but the Grizzlies were unable to top the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime on Tuesday night.

Morant finished the night with 40 points, including several clutch shots in the 4th quarter and overtime.

JA MORANT IN THE CLUTCH!

He scores back to back tough floaters to tie the game late in the 4th.

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Cedric Coward chipped in a career-high 28 points and 16 rebounds.

The Grizzlies had few answers on the defensive side against the Sixers trio of Joel Embiid (34 points), Tyrese Maxey (34 points) and VJ Edgecombe (25 points).

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