- Matchup: Washington Wizards vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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This Saturday, the Memphis Grizzlies (13-14) will face off against the Washington Wizards (4-20) at FedExForum.
In their previous game, the Wizards secured a commendable victory against the Pacers, finishing with a score of 108-89. During this contest, the Wizards committed 21 personal fouls compared to the Pacers’ 18. From behind the arc, Washington made 10 out of 39 attempts. The Pacers achieved an impressive 81.0% from the free-throw line, converting 17 of 21 attempts. Indiana grabbed 41 total rebounds, comprised of 11 offensive and 30 defensive boards, and notched up 3 blocked shots alongside 20 assists and 2 steals. Defensively, the Wizards allowed the Pacers to shoot 36.9% overall (31 of 84). Meanwhile, Washington recorded 19 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and secured 5 steals. Additionally, they amassed 56 rebounds, with 17 offensive. At the free-throw line, the Wizards sank 16 of their 26 attempts for a rate of 61.5%, ending with a field goal percentage of 46.1% (41 out of 89) and making 10 of 28 from beyond the arc.
Marvin Bagley III was a standout player in the latest game, achieving 23 points with a shooting percentage of 64.3% (9 out of 14). He contributed 14 rebounds over 32 minutes on the court and also recorded 1 assist.
The Wizards’ current record stands at 4-20, averaging 112.8 points per game, ranking 26th in the league, with a field goal percentage of 46.3%. They are hitting 36.9% from three-point range (318 of 862) and 74.8% from the free-throw line. Collectively, Washington secures 43.3 rebounds per game and has accumulated 610 assists this season, placing 28th in the league for assists. They are averaging 16.3 turnovers per game and committing 22.3 fouls on average.
Defensively, the Wizards force 12.5 turnovers per contest and incur an average of 18.0 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 37.2% from beyond the arc and currently rank 30th in the league, giving up an average of 126.7 points per game. Their defensive field goal percentage is 48.0%, allowing 1,094 field goals out of 2,277 attempts, and they concede an average of 48.8 rebounds per game, ranking 21st for assists allowed with 709.
In their last outing, the Grizzlies secured a 116-110 win against the Timberwolves. They accumulated 39 defensive rebounds and 15 offensive boards, for a total of 54. However, they turned the ball over 18 times, while achieving 10 steals. The Timberwolves committed 25 fouls, leading to 25 free-throw attempts for the Grizzlies, of which they converted 21 (84.0%). From three-point range, Memphis made 11 of their 34 attempts (32.4%). The Grizzlies finished the game shooting 42 of 96 from the field (43.8%), while the Timberwolves managed 39 of 98 (39.8%). Minnesota shot 29.5% from three, connecting on 13 of 44 attempts and went 19 of 27 from the free-throw line (70.4%). Memphis allowed a total of 52 rebounds, including 16 offensive boards.
Jaren Jackson Jr. was pivotal for the Grizzlies, shooting 10 of 18 for 55.6%, while gathering 12 rebounds. He scored 28 points in 33 minutes on the floor and contributed 3 assists.
The Grizzlies hold a record of 13-14 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 45.2% from the floor, placing them 26th in the NBA. With a total of 3,089 points this season, they average 114.4 points per game, and pull down 46.4 rebounds per match. Their assist rate stands at 28.8 per game (6th in basketball), with an average of 14.9 turnovers. Memphis commits 20.6 personal fouls per game and boasts an impressive free-throw percentage of 80.5%.
On defense, the Grizzlies rank 12th in the NBA for points allowed per game, giving up 115.2. They force 14.8 turnovers nightly and allow opponents a field goal percentage of 46.7% (14th in the league). The Grizzlies concede 36.5% from long range (391 out of 1,071) and have allowed opponents to make 76.8% of their free-throw attempts. They also yield 26.6 assists and 44.3 rebounds per game, ranking 13th and 16th in the NBA, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in today’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Select Memphis
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