🔊 Will Memphis’ physical defense and transition pressure overwhelm Washington, or can the Wizards keep it close by controlling turnovers and rebounding? This is a matchup where Washington can’t afford empty possessions.

Trends
Memphis tends to win by forcing mistakes and scoring before defenses set. Washington’s only stable path is slowing pace, protecting the ball, and making threes at a good clip.

Prediction
Pick: Grizzlies -8.5
Projected Total: Under 229.5
Likely Score: Grizzlies 118 – 106 Wizards