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Daily NBA Fix 3-16-14: There’s Futility … And Then There’s The 76ers

By Phil Watson

Mar 15, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young (21) and guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) sit on the bench late in the fourth quarter of loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at Wells Fargo Center. The Grizzlies defeated the 76ers, 103-77. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young (21) and guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) sit on the bench late in the fourth quarter of loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at Wells Fargo Center. The Grizzlies defeated the 76ers, 103-77. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 15, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) shoots against Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas (22) and guard Ben McLemore (16) during the first half of their game at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) shoots against Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas (22) and guard Ben McLemore (16) during the first half of their game at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /

CHICAGO BULLS 94, Sacramento Kings 87
Neither team shot 40 percent, but the Bulls stood up to Sacramento’s late run to get the victory. Joakim Noah finished with 23 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, five blocked shots and three steals for the Bulls, Taj Gibson scored 19 points and blocked three shots and Mike Dunleavy had 16 points. Isaiah Thomas led the Kings with 26 points and DeMarcus Cousins had 25 points, 14 rebounds and four steals.

Memphis Grizzlies 103, PHILADELPHIA 76ERS 77
The 76ers tied a franchise record with their 20th straight loss as Memphis turned the game into a rout in the second half. Mike Conley had 19 points for the Grizzlies and Ed Davis grabbed 11 rebounds. Michael Carter-Williams scored a game-high 23 points for Philadelphia and Thaddeus Young had 20 points and six steals.