Conley explodes for 32, Sixers lose in overtime

MEMPHIS, TENN. >> Mike Conley scored a seasonhigh 32 points, including 21 after halftime, as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the shorthanded Philadelphia

76ers 112-106 in overtime on Saturday night.

Marc Gasol finished with

18 points and 12 rebounds as Memphis remained undefeated at home. Garrett Temple added 17 for the Grizzlies.

J.J. Redick led the Sixers with 20 points, while Ben Simmons finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds. T.J. McConnell had 16 points and seven assists, including a key fourth-quarter offensive burst.

Joel Embiid had 14 points and 14 rebounds for Philadelphia, but was 4 of 15 from the field.

The Sixers valiantly fought through and appeared to be on the way to only their second win in seven road games this season.

But Garrett Temple’s

3-pointer with 39.5 seconds left in regulation sent the game into the extra period tied at 102.

In overtime, Memphis built a couple of early fourpoint advantages before Conley took the margin to the final six-point margin on two free throws with 7.6 second remaining.

The game marked the second time in two nights Philadelphia went to overtime.

TIP-INS

SIXERS >> The Sixers dressed only nine because of the players involved in the trade were not available. . Redick has reached double figures in 23 straight games. . Redick connected on the first six shots in the game. The Sixers are undefeated at home, but 1-6 on the road. . Philadelphia made only one of their 15 shots from outside the arc after halftime.

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SIXERS >> Travel to Miami to face the Heat on Monday

AROUND THE NBA

BULLS 99, CAVS 98 >> Zach LaVine scored 24 points, rookie Ryan Arcidiacono added 15 and Chicago rebounded after blowing an early 16-point lead to edge Cleveland.

WIZARDS 116, HEAT 110 >> John Wall scored 28 points, Jeff Green had 19 and 10 rebounds, and Washington ran away in the fourth quarter to beat Miami. PELICANS 119, SUNS 99 >> Anthony Davis had 26 points and 12 rebounds as New Orleans defeated Phoenix. RAPTORS 128, KNICKS 112 >> Pascal Siakam scored a career-high 23 points, Jonas Valanciunas had 19 points and 10 rebounds and Toronto beat New York. CLIPPERS 128, BUCKS 126 >> Lou Williams hit a jumper with .3 seconds remaining in overtime, lifting the Clippers to the victory.