Hard to believe, but the Washington Wizards Are no longer the worst team in the league, at least record-wise. They now sit at 14th in the East, with 6 wins! That means they have doubled their W total in the last 2 weeks or so, winning 3 of their last 6 games! And, they have just defeated the legit Toronto Raptors in a lopsided and convincing manner! I can’t believe I am writing this!
Oh, here’s the preview.
When: Sunday, Dec. 28 at 6 p.m. ET
Where: Capital One Arena, DC
Wizards: Corey Kispert (Day-To-Day), Cam Whitmore (Out)
Grizzlies: Jock Landale (Day-To-Day), Vince Williams Jr., Brandon Clarke, John Konchar, Zach Edey, Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr. (Out)
Is Keyshawn George “here”? — The Wizards’ youngster just scored 23 points against a very good defensive team in the Toronto Raptors, in an impressive 9-for-13 shooting night. Is he about to break out? He has been an important part in the team this year.
Are the Wizards turning this season around? — Maybe this is a bit too early, and maybe opposing teams have just not been taking the Wizards seriously as of late due to their abysmal record, but the Wiz have now won 3 of their last 6! But maybe things are starting to click? Maybe the defense is starting to form? Let’s see.
Memphis are many players down — The injury list of the Grizzlies is one of the longest in the NBA right now. The Wiz have a real chance in this one!
Flashback: A win for the Wizards a couple seasons ago
A flashback to the Jordan Poole Era…. Wizards actually beat the Grizzlies for one of those 10 or so wins of that abysmal 2023-24 season! Worth a flashback!