Despite missing their top three guards, the Memphis Grizzlies administered a thorough beatdown of the Washington Wizards. Memphis built a double-digit first quarter lead and added to it the rest of the way. They led by as much as 29 in the fourth quarter and coasted home to a comfortable 128-104 win.
It was a fast-paced game and somewhat sloppy game. The pace makes sense given that the Wizards entered the game second in pace (possessions per 48 minutes), and the Grizzlies fourth. The turnovers (17 for the Grizzlies; 18 for the Wizards) were a bit elevated for both teams.