The Washington Wizards (44 - 33) beat the Memphis Grizzlies (52 - 25), 92 - 83. It was their first win in Memphis since November 3rd, 2004. Jeff Green exited due to back spasms, contributing nine points and one emphatic dunk on Kevin Seraphin in 29 minutes. The Wizards won their third straight game to move two and half games behind the three seed Chicago Bulls. They were without Paul Pierce and Nene Hilario for the second straight game, both resting in preparation for the playoffs. Even though Bradley Beal missed all six three - point tries, he still scored a game - high 20 points on 21 shots in 40 minutes. Marcin Gortat entered the game averaging a double - double since the All-Star break but was held to six points and eight rebounds against the Grizzlies’ frontline. John Wall followed up Friday’s career - high 18 - assist performance with 14 assists. He’s second to Los Angeles Clippers’ Chris Paul with 10 assists per game. The Grizzlies moved out of a tie with the Houston Rockets but still claim the three seed. The San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers are two and half games back, a number that could change with the Clippers in action Saturday, with five games remaining. Zach Randolph played through lower back tightness and finished with six points and 10 rebounds in 32 minutes. The team shot 1 - of - 15 on three - pointers and fell to 29 - 10 at home this season. Marc Gasol and Mike Conley were the only Grizzlies to reach double figure scoring, producing 18 and 14 respectively. Conley has n't hit a three - pointer in his last two games, going 0 - of - 10 as he battles a sore left wrist. The Wizards have three days off before battling the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. The Grizzlies also have three days off, concluding a four - game homestand against the New Orleans Pelicans.
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