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Grizzlies vs. Wizards Preview: Ja Morant Arrives in D.C.

The Washington Wizards face off against the Memphis Grizzlies tonight.

Jeremy Brener

Nov 6, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dribbles during the first half against the Washington Wizards at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Nov 6, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dribbles during the first half against the Washington Wizards at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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The Washington Wizards are hoping to start a win streak tonight with the Memphis Grizzlies coming to the nation's capital.

The Wizards shockingly beat three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets at home last night, snapping a league-worst 16-game losing streak.

If the Wizards want to start a win streak after losing 16 consecutive games, it won't be easy as they face star point guard Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, who hold one of the best records in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies are tired coming off of a game last night against the defending champion Boston Celtics, but they are ready to get right back out on the floor against the Wizards.

If the Wizards can take advantage of being at home and get out to a hot start, they could find a way to be competitive against the Grizzlies.

Here's everything you need to know going into tonight's game:

Grizzlies vs. Wizards Information

  • Date, Location: Sunday, December 8 - Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

Grizzlies vs. Wizards Injury Report

Memphis Grizzlies

SG Vince Williams Jr. (OUT - ankle)

SF GG Jackson (OUT - foot)

C Zach Edey (OUT - ankle)

PG Marcus Smart (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)

SG Luke Kennard (QUESTIONABLE - illness)

Washington Wizards

PG Malcolm Brogdon (QUESTIONABLE - hamstring)

SG Corey Kispert (OUT - ankle)

SF Kyshawn George (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)

SF Saddiq Bey (OUT - knee)

PF Kyle Kuzma (OUT - ribs)

C Tristan Vukcevic (OUT - knee)

PF Alex Sarr (QUESTIONABLE - back)

Grizzlies vs. Wizards Projected Starting Lineups

Memphis Grizzlies

  • PG Ja Morant
  • SG Jaylen Wells
  • SF Desmond Bane
  • PF Jaren Jackson Jr.
  • C Brandon Clarke

Washington Wizards

  • PG Bub Carrington
  • SG Jordan Poole
  • SF Bilal Coulibaly
  • PF Alex Sarr
  • C Marvin Bagley III

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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