Washington Wizards (11-53, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (22-43, 13th in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tenn.; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis faces Washington looking to break its five-game skid at home.
The Grizzlies are 7-25 in home games. Memphis is 11-29 against opponents with a winning record.
The Wizards are 7-27 on the road. Washington allows the most points in the Eastern Conference, giving up 123.9 points while allowing its opponents to shoot 49.9%.
The Grizzlies’ 13.3 3-pointers made per game this season are only 0.9 more shots on average than the 12.4 per game given up by the Wizards. The Wizards have averaged 12.3 3-pointers per game this season, which is 1.0 fewer shots on average than the 13.3 per game given up by the Grizzlies.
The teams meet for the second time this season. The Wizards won 113-106 in the last game on October 28.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks for the Grizzlies. Gregory Jackson is averaging 12.9 points over the last 10 games.
Deni Avdija scores 13.8 points per game and averages 6.9 rebounds for the Wizards. Kyle Kuzma is averaging 25.9 points and 7.8 rebounds over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 3-7, averaging 99.3 points, 42.7 rebounds, 22.0 assists, 8.3 steals and 6.5 blocks per game while shooting 42.6% since field. Their opponents average 109.5 points per game.
Wizards: 2-8, averaging 112.5 points, 42.0 rebounds, 28.9 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents average 124.2 points.
INJURIES: Grizzlies: Desmond Bane: out (ankle), Brandon Clarke: out (achilles), Vince Williams Jr.: day-to-day (left patellar tendon soreness), Scotty Pippen Jr.: out (back), Ja Morant: out for season (shoulder), Marcus Smart: out (finger), GG Jackson II: day to day (knee), Jordan Goodwin: day to day (achilles), Derrick Rose: out (back), Luke Kennard: to day to day (knee), Ziaire Williams: outside (hip), John Konchar: day to day (ankle), Yuta Watanabe: day to day (wrist).
Wizards: Isaiah Livers: out for the season (hip), Richaun Holmes: day-to-day (sprained left big toe), Marvin Bagley III: out (back).
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