The Denver Nuggets take on the Memphis Grizzlies in a game this evening with multiple implications for the Sixers. Philadelphia is currently battling Memphis for the worst record in the league with the Celtics trying to make it a three team race. Sixers fans have adopted the Griz as our second team for the rest of the season. In the big story line, Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony are set to take the court tonight for the first time as teammates.
With the Sixers set to receive the Nuggets first round draft pick, Philly fans are hoping for 'Melo and Iverson to clash in a way that causes the Nuggets to fall in the standings. Denver's currently in the 7th playoff spot in the West.
In this ESPN piece, the two stars talk about the anticipation of how their games will mesh together.
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