Opening night was kind to the Wizards, as they defeated a Ja Morant-less Grizzlies team for win number one on the season.
After an embarrassing defensive effort Wednesday in Indiana giving up an opening-night record 143 points, Wes Unseld Jr’s team responded at home, holding a talented Memphis squad to just 106 points.
Growing as a team on the defensive end of the floor is something that Unseld Jr. continues to stress, especially down low.
“It’s been a priority for us to clean up our paint defense,” Unseld Jr. said. “Part of it is roster construction.