Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineups Tonight (Dec. 30) | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies lock horns in an interconference regular-season game at the FedExForum on Tuesday. The Sixers have hit a slump, having lost their previous three games, with two defeats coming against average teams like the Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets.

The recent slide has left Philadelphia reeling in the play-in position, with Nick Nurse's team currently seventh in the East with a 16-14 record. The Sixers would enter the Grizzlies contest with a sense of desperation to snap their losing streak and to get back to winning ways.

Meanwhile, the Grizzlies' mini two-game winning streak ended with a loss against the Washington Wizards on Sunday. Memphis is ninth in the West with a 15-17 record, striving to climb the standings with a string of good performances.

Here are the starting lineups of both teams.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineups Tonight (Dec. 30)

Philadelphia 76ers starting lineup

The Sixers' starting lineup could change slightly from the previous game, but that will depend on Joel Embiid's availability. He missed the previous game and Andre Drummond got promoted to the starting lineup. If Embiid is cleared to play against the Grizzlies, he will replace Drummond in the starting five.

The rest of the starters are bound to remain the same. Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe are in the backcourt, while Dominick Barlow and Paul George continue to start on the wing position.

Sixers depth chart against the Grizzlies:

Memphis Grizzlies starting lineup

The Grizzlies are likely to stick with their usual starting lineup of Ja Morant, Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama.

This lineup has been together on the court in nine games, playing a total of 60 minutes. It has an offensive rating of 105.7 and a defensive rating of 128.8.

Grizzlies depth chart against the Sixers:

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Memphis Grizzlies injury reports

The Sixers listed five players on their injury report after Monday's practice. Joel Embiid is questionable with a right ankle sprain and a right knee injury. MarJon Beauchamp (G League two-way) and Johni Broome (G League two-way) are both listed as doubtful, while Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee sprain) and Trendon Watford (left adductor strain) are ruled out.

Meanwhile, Jock Landale is listed as questionable with a right calf strain on the Grizzlies' injury report. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (right hamstring), Ty Jerome (right calf strain), Vince Williams Jr. (left patellar tendinitis), Scotty Pippen Jr. (left great toe injury), Brandon Clarke (right calf strain), Zach Edey (left ankle stress reaction), Jahmai Mashack (two-way transfer) and John Konchar (left thumb UCL surgery recovery).

Edited by Atishay Jain