Wizards and Grizzlies Tangle in Interconference Matchup
The Washington Wizards take on the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum on Tuesday night.

The Wizards' (11-53) record underscores what type of season it's been for them, but they'll actually enter Tuesday's contest with back-to-back victories. Their most recent success came Sunday night, when they edged the Miami Heat by a 110-108 score. Kyle Kuzma led the Wizards with 32 points, complementing them with nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Corey Kispert turned in 22 points, six assists and five rebounds. Deni Avdija posted a 16 point, 10-rebound double-double that included two assists, one steal and one block. Tyus Jones generated a 12-point, 16-assist double-double that included four rebounds and one steal. Bilal Coulibaly supplied 11 points, four rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks.

The Wizards will remain without Marvin Bagley (back) and Landry Shamet (calf) for Tuesday's game. Richaun Holmes (toe) will be listed as questionable.

The Grizzlies (22-43) continue to spiral while trying to navigate the longest injury report in the league, as they'll enter Tuesday's contest having lost seven of their last nine games. Their most recent stumble came Sunday night, when they were throttled by the Oklahoma City Thunder by a 124-93 score. GG Jackson led the Grizzlies with 30 points, supplementing them with six rebounds, three assists and one block. Jaren Jackson Jr. furnished 16 points, two rebounds, two assists and one block. Jake LaRavia went for 13 points, four assists, one rebound and two steals.

The Grizzlies will remain without Desmond Bane (ankle), Marcus Smart (finger), Ziaire Williams (hip), Yuta Watanabe (wrist), Derrick Rose (groin), Jaren Jackson (hip) and Brandon Clarke (Achilles) for Tuesday's game. Jordan Goodwin (Achilles), John Konchar (ankle), Scotty Pippen (back) and Lamar Stevens (hip) will be listed as questionable.

Tuesday's game marks the second and final meeting between the teams this season. The Wizards hold a 1-0 series lead.
Posted on: 3/11/2024 9:14 PM