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Sixers-Grizzlies best and worst: Furkan Korkmaz’s three-point clinic, Ben Simmons’ defense

Korkmaz scored a career-high 34 points while making a career-high seven three-pointers on nine attempts. Thirteen of his points on 5-for-5 shooting came in the second quarter.

Sixers guard Ben Simmons dribbles the basketball against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.
Sixers guard Ben Simmons dribbles the basketball against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.Read moreYONG KIM / Staff Photographer

Here’s my look at the best and worst performances from the 76ers’ 119-107 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night at the Wells Fargo Center.

Best performance: I had to give this to Sixers reserve Furkan Korkmaz for scoring a career-high 34 points while making a career-high seven three-pointers on nine attempts. Thirteen of his points on 5-for-5 shooting came in the second quarter.

Worst performance: This was tough, but I had to give this to Sixers shooting guard Shake Milton for missing six of his seven shot attempts en route to finishing with two points.

Best defensive performance: This goes to Ben Simmons, who had a hand in holding Grizzlies standout rookie Ja Morant to 4-for-12 shooting. The Sixers two-time All-Star point guard finished with a team-high three steals and one block.

Worst statistic: I had to give this to the Sixers foul shooting. They made 9 of 15 shots, 60%.

Best statistic: I’m giving this to Korkmaz’s three-point shooter, 77.7%.