Wizards win Four Straight, Takedown Grizzlies 102-92

Wizards Fourth Straight Win, Takedown Grizzlies 102-92

Darrell Owens | Nov 13, 2022

Wizards win Four Straight, Takedown Grizzlies 102-92 /

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WASHINGTON-The Washington Wizards headed into game three of the six-game home stand on a three-game winning streak. The Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets, Dallas Mavericks and beat the current best team in the Western Conference, the Utah Jazz during this streak. Washington hosted the last team to beat them, the Memphis Grizzlies. Washington and Memphis had a back-and-forth battle last Sunday, and the Grizzlies won 103-97. Much like last week’s game, the Wizards were without Bradley Beal. The difference this time was with the Grizzlies who were without their two-star players Ja Morant (Ankle) and Desmond Bane (Toe) due to injuries.

The Wizards have been led mostly by Kyle Kuzma during the win streak. Kuzma publicly shared in his sideline after game interview (after the Wizards win over the Mavericks) that he has been telling his coaches to run the offense through him. Kuzma has averaged 26.3 points per game, the question would be could he keep up the hot hand against the Grizzlies to split the season series? The answer would be no for Kuzma, but the Wizards would stay hot.

The Washington Wizards defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 102-92 for their fourth straight victory. The Wizards held the lead for the majority of the game. Despite struggling from the free throw line (11-21, 52.4%) Washington pushed through the win. Wizards’ big man Kristaps Porzingis scored 25 points while grabbing six rebounds. Deni Avdija put up 21 points for Washington in his best-scoring outing of the season. Kyle Kuzma struggled for Washington going 4-for-13 and only scoring nine points. Dillon Brooks (19 points) & Santi Aldama (15 points) led the way for Memphis in a losing effort.

The Wizards' next game will be against Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, Nov 16th at 7 PM from Capital One Arena.

Published Nov 13, 2022

DARRELL OWENS

Title: Staff Writer, Video Producer and Graphic Designer for SI’s Fan Nation’ “Inside The Wizards” site Location: Midlothian, Virginia Expertise: Play-By-Play Commentator, Video Production, Graphic Designing & Photography My name is Darrell Owens I’m the owner and founder of LegacyMaker Sports Network. I’ve covered Sports in the Virginia, Maryland and DC area for 6 years. Major Teams and College Teams that I have covered. Washington Wizards, Washington Commanders, Baltimore Orioles, Virginia Cavaliers (Basketball & Football), Washington Mystics, VCU Rams (Basketball), Richmond Spiders (Basketball & Football), Washington Nationals & Baltimore Ravens. PA announcer Amelia County High in Amelia, VA for 23 years. Started in my sophomore year in high school. As well as, PA announcer for Blessed Sacrament, Huguenot high school in Powhatan, Virginia for 6 years. The last 5 years doing Play-By-Play Commentator at Richmond & VCU Women’s Baskeball.