nba Game Recap
Grizzlies Down Washington 125-111 - Match Report
Ja Morant scored 35 points and added 10 assists for a double-double, leading Memphis over Washington, 125-111, on Tuesday at Capital One Arena.
Memphis won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 238.5.
Dillon Brooks had 20 points for Memphis and De'Anthony Melton chipped in with 20 points. Ja Morant had 10 assists for the Grizzlies, while Jonas Valanciunas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.
The Wizards got a 23-point performance from Russell Westbrook, who was supported by 23 points from Bradley Beal. Russell Westbrook had 15 assists in a losing cause for Washington, while Deni Avdija grabbed 7 rebounds.
Memphis led at halftime, 71-56.
Memphis won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-37.
Memphis looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bucks. The Wizards will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Los Angeles.