The Washington Wizards (13 - 14) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies (16 - 15) 100 - 91 on Wednesday. A solid playoff team last season, the Wizards endured a rough first quarter of their season, struggling to a 9 - 12 record over their first 21 games. To make matters worse, standout shooting guard Bradley Beal was diagnosed with the initial stages of a stress reaction in his lower right fibula back on Dec. 12 and starting small forward Otto Porter, Jr. was sidelined with a thigh bruise on Dec. 16, potentially setting the stage for further difficulties. However, Washington has found a way to band together over the last six contests, amassing a 4 - 2 record over that span, including a current streak of three straight victories. They've done so largely on the strength of valiant efforts from stalwart veterans John Wall and Marcin Gortat, and admirable performances from bench players thrown into starting roles due to the aforementioned injuries. Wednesday's victory exemplified the Wizards' textbook teamwork, with all five starters tallying double - digit scoring, including current fill - ins Garrett Temple and Kelly Oubre, Jr. The Grizzlies received strong outings from three of their most dependable players, but also were hampered by considerably lackluster efforts from the remaining members of their starting five. The ever - steady Mike Conley led the way for the visitors with a game - high 21 points, along with a trio of rebounds and assists. Marc Gasol managed a modest 11 points, but hauled in six rebounds and added a pair of assists and a pair of blocks. Jeff Green posted his first double - double of the season, accumulating 19 points and adding 12 boards over 38 minutes. However, Matt Barnes (two points on 1 for 6 shooting) and Courtney Lee (eight points), who'd been productive contributors as of late, were not able to get on track. Zach Randolph continued his strong play from the bench, pacing the Grizzlies' reserves with 16 points and five rebounds. Memphis fell to 16 - 15 and currently resides in third place in the Western Conference's Southwest Division. They head to Charlotte to take on the Hornets on Saturday. Wall shook off a rib injury that he'd sustained in the final minute of Monday's victory over the Kings to impressively post a fourth consecutive double - double with 14 points and 14 assists. The All-Star point guard's shooting was perhaps at least partially affected by his ailment, as he could only muster a 28 percent accuracy rate from the field, his second straight sub - par game in that department following a 27 percent showing Monday. Temple continued his stellar tenure as a starter in Beal's stead, posting his third consecutive performance with at least 20 points. The six - year pro pitched in 20 points, six rebounds and an assist. Oubre was solid in his own right in place of Porter, pouring in 10 points and hauling in seven boards. Gortat continued to prove his ability to take on a sizable offensive load while Beal is sidelined, managing his second straight double - double (12 points, 12 rebounds), and fifth in the last eight contests. Jared Dudley rounded out a productive night for the starting five with a stat - sheet - filling tally of 11 points, six rebounds, three assists and a steal. Ramon Sessions paced the Wizards bench with 16 points over 30 minutes. Washington improved to 13 - 14 but remains in last place in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division. They head to Brooklyn to face off with the Nets on Saturday.
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