- Matchup: Memphis Grizzlies vs Washington Wizards
- Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network
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On Sunday, the Washington Wizards (5-23) will try to secure a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies (14-16) at Capital One Arena.
In their last game, the Grizzlies faced the Jazz, clinching a victory with a score of 137-128. Memphis showcased impressive shooting, achieving a field goal percentage of 55.7% (49 out of 88) and sinking 19 three-pointers from 45 attempts. From the free-throw line, the Grizzlies converted 20 out of 29 attempts, totaling a percentage of 69.0%. They secured 41 rebounds, with 8 coming from the offensive end, and tallied 26 assists, forcing 13 turnovers and snagging 10 steals on defense. Utah shot 44.4% from the floor, making 40 out of 90 attempts, while also accumulating 40 assists and 8 steals themselves. They secured 40 total rebounds (12 offensive, 28 defensive) and recorded 2 blocks. Utah converted 88.9% of their free throws, hitting 32 out of 36. They managed to land 16 three-pointers out of 45 attempts. The Grizzlies committed 16 fouls, while the Jazz recorded 21.
Santi Aldama stood out with a notable performance, scoring 37 points from 13 of 21 shooting. He played for 34 minutes and grabbed 5 rebounds while dishing out 7 assists, achieving a shooting accuracy of 61.9%.
Memphis enters this matchup with a 14-16 season record. The team averages 15.1 turnovers per game and is committing 20.4 personal fouls. They rank 5th in the league for total assists, accumulating 875 assists this season while averaging 46.2 rebounds per game. The Grizzlies are shooting 35.1% from beyond the arc (405 of 1,155) and 79.6% from the free-throw line. They are scoring an average of 115.0 points per game, placing them 20th in the league, while their field goal percentage stands at 45.4%.
Defensively, Memphis is forcing opponents into an average of 14.6 turnovers and drawing 21.0 fouls. They rank 16th in the league for assists allowed, allowing their opponents 798 assists this season. The Grizzlies have a defensive shooting percentage of 46.7% (1,271 of 2,721) and surrender 44.5 rebounds per game. They allow a three-point shooting percentage of 36.6% and are ranked 16th in the NBA for points allowed per game, with an average of 116.2.
The Wizards last played against the Hornets, suffering a defeat with a final score of 126-109. In that matchup, Washington secured 31 defensive rebounds and 18 offensive ones, totaling 49 rebounds. They turned the ball over 12 times while managing to steal it 9 times. The Hornets committed 18 fouls, giving the Wizards 23 free-throw attempts, out of which they made 19 for a rate of 82.6%. From three-point range, Washington converted 10 of 35 attempts (28.6%), overall shooting 40 for 97 from the floor for a percentage of 41.2%. The Wizards allowed the Hornets to achieve 42 out of 93 shooting from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 45.2%. They also allowed the Hornets to shoot 40.0% from distance, going 20 out of 50, and finished the game with a free-throw shooting rate of 81.5%, sinking 22 of 27 attempts. On the glass, the Wizards allowed Charlotte to collect a total of 51 rebounds (14 of which were offensive).
Khris Middleton was a significant contributor for the Wizards during this contest, scoring 16 points in 22 minutes of play while adding 1 assist. He recorded a shooting percentage of 50.0%, making 5 out of 10 attempts, and also grabbed 1 rebound.
Washington holds a record of 5-23 this season. Offensively, the Wizards have a shooting percentage of 45.9%, placing them 22nd in the league. They have scored 3,153 points this season (averaging 112.6 per game) and average 43.9 rebounds per game. Their assist rate is at 25.5 per game (21st in the NBA), and they have an average of 15.4 turnovers per game. The Wizards are committing 22.1 personal fouls per game with a free-throw accuracy of 74.8%.
Defensively, Washington allows opponents to shoot 37.0% from beyond the arc (419 of 1,131) and surrender 79.3% of free-throw attempts. They allow 29.6 assists and 49.4 rebounds per game, ranking 29th and 30th in the league, respectively. The Wizards are 29th in points allowed per game with an average of 126.1. They force 12.3 turnovers each game while allowing teams to shoot at 47.6% from the field (18th in the league).
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NBA showdown?
Prediction: Bet on Memphis
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