The Memphis Grizzlies (6-3) are hosting the Washington Wizards (4-5) for the first game of a back-to-back at FedEx Forum, in their first of two matchups this season.
The Grizzlies will aim to extend their two-game winning streak after a 99-130 blowout win against the Charlotte Hornets. Meanwhile, the Wizards just suffered their worst loss of the season, a brutal 128-86 defeat by the Brooklyn Nets at home. Wizards big man Daniel Gafford went viral in the game for getting crossed up by Kevin Durant in epic fashion.
Let’s take a look at what should we expect in this game.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Washington Wizards injury report
For the Grizzlies
Ziaire Williams – Out (right patellar tendinitis)
Danny Green – Out (left knee surgery recovery)
Jaren Jackson Jr. – Out (right foot surgery recovery)
For the Wizards
Delon Wright – Out (right hamstring strain)
The injury report will be finalized at 5 PM central time on Nov.6.
What uniforms are the Grizzlies wearing on Nov. 6 against Wahington?
The Memphis Grizzlies are wearing their white Association Edition uniforms and the Wizards will don their red and white Icon Edition uniforms in this matchup.
Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineup vs Wizards
Here’s the starting lineup you can expect to see if no player gets any rest:
PG: Ja Morant
SG: Desmond Bane
SF: Dillon Brooks
PF: Santi Aldama
C: Steven Adams
Memphis Grizzlies vs Washington Wizards prediction for Nov. 6
It’ll be interesting to see how the Grizzlies handle this game, considering they’ll have to face a tougher Boston Celtics team the next day. Coach Jenkins could decide to rest some key players to have them fresh for Boston.
If the team’s stars suit up for the game, then it shouldn’t be a tough night for the Grizzlies. The Wizards have been struggling as of late, having won just one of their last five games. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are gaining a small momentum after their consecutive wins against Portland and Charlotte, in which they showed major improvement on the defensive side.
The key matchup of the game will be Dillon Brooks vs Bradley Beal. Brooks played his best game of the season against the Hornets and the team will surely need him to contain a scorer of Beal’s caliber. If Dillon can be effective and either Ja or Bane have a big night, then the Grizzlies will come up victorious.
Prediction: Memphis 120, Washington 109
What channel is the Memphis Grizzlies game on?
The game is scheduled to begin at 5 PM CT. Fans in Memphis can catch this game Bally Sports Southeast. Everyone else will have to tune in to NBA League Pass to watch the game.
Grizzlies Next Game and Schedule
After their home stand wraps up Monday, the Memphis Grizzlies will face some Western conference foes. Here’s a look at their next few games:
- Nov. 7 vs Boston Celtics
- Nov. 9 at San Antonio Spurs
- Nov. 11 vs Minessota Timberwolves
The Grizzlies and Wizards will meet again very soon, as their next mathcup is scheduled for Nov. 13, in Washington.