Wizards Get Whooped on by a Morant-Less Grizzlies Team
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13), center, reaches for the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13), right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)(AP/Nick Wass) (By Wole @Wole_USS ) Washington, DC — After snapping their 16-game losing streak, the Washington Wizards get blown out by a Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies team 140-112. The Wizards (3-19) were unable to match their play last night against the Denver Nuggets. Wizards guard Jordan Poole scored 39 points last night, but tonight he was held to nine points. Wizards Coach Brian Keefe credits the Grizzlies’ defensive efforts on Poole. “They designed a whole plan to basically almost box and one him,” said Coach Keefe. He added that the Grizzlies defense on Poole through off their offensive rhythm. In last night’s game against the Nuggets, the Wizards shot 39 percent (16/41) fr...
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