The Washington Wizards snapped a nine-game road losing streak in the overall series with Memphis and won at FedExForum for the first time since November 2004 in tonight's 92-83 battle.
Memphis' loss comes on the end of their first home back-to-back series since February 2012. With tonight's loss, the Grizzlies fell to 11-8 this season when playing on zero days of rest.
Marc Gasol led the Grizzlies, recording his 19th double-double of the season, with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Mike Conley contributed 14 points and was the only other Grizzlies player to score in double figures. Jeff Green scored nine points before departing the game in the third quarter with back spasms, ending a nine-game streak scoring in double digits.
A key component to tonight's game, Washington outscored Memphis 26-5 on fast break points, including a 19-1 edge through the first three quarters. The Grizzlies did not score their first fast break basket until 1:24 left in the fourth quarter. Memphis also shot just 1-of-15 from three-point range, its lowest three-point shooting percentage at home this season and second-lowest percentage of the season.
John Wall led the Wizards with 18 points, six rebounds and 14 assists, his 39th double-double of the season. Bradley Beal contributed 20 points on 10-of-21 shooting, his 11th game with 20 points or more.
The Grizzlies will tip off again on Wednesday, April 8 against the New Orleans Pelicans for the last of their home games during Hoops for St. Jude Week.
Key Stats of the Night
- Leading 39-34 with 4:26 left in the first half, Washington scored seven straight to go up by 12 points and took an 11-point lead (49-38) into the locker room at halftime… Memphis pulled within seven points twice in the fourth quarter but would get no closer in the second half.
Key Run of the Night
- Washington outscored Memphis 26-5 on fast break points, including a 19-1 edge through the first three quarters… The Grizzlies did not score their first fast break basket until 1:24 left in the fourth quarter.
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Player Notes
- Marc Gasol recorded his 19th double-double of the season, leading the Grizzlies in both scoring (18 points) and rebounding (11)… Mike Conley (14 points) was the only other Grizzlies player to score in double figures.
- Jeff Green scored nine points before departing in the third quarter with back spasms, ending a nine-game streak scoring in double digits.
- John Wall flirted with what would have been his first triple-double of the season (and the fourth of his career) and tallied 18 points, six rebounds and 14 assists… Wall has a single-season career-high 39 double-doubles this season (38 point-assist, one rebound-assist), 10 more than his previous single-season best (29 in 2013-14).
- Bradley Beal scored 20 points on 10-of-21 shooting, his 11th game with 20-or-more points this season.
- Drew Gooden posted 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting, his second-highest scoring total of the season behind 18 in the season opener on Oct. 29 at Miami.
Next Home Game
The Grizzlies homestand continues on Wednesday night as the Grizzlies take on the Pelicans.