Downer of a game for Grizzlies in worst loss of season
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives past Washington guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, right, as Caldwell-Pope is screened by Grizzlies center Steven Adams on Nov. 5, in Washington. (Patrick Semansky/AP)
Grizzlies guard Ziaire Williams (8) loses possession of the ball as he attempts to shoot over Washington’s Bradley Beal (3) and Daniel Gafford, back right, on Nov. 5. (Patrick Semansky/AP)
Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones (21) shoots over Washington’s Montrezl Harrell, from left, Aaron Holiday (4) and Spencer Dinwiddie on Nov. 5. (Patrick Semansky/AP)
Washington center Daniel Gafford (21) tries to block Grizzlies guard Ja Morant on Nov. 5, 2021, in Washington. (Patrick Semansky/AP)
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, left, and Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton battle for a rebound on Nov. 5. (Patrick Semansky/AP)
After some encouraging defensive performances, the Grizzlies went backward, allowing the Wizards to shoot 58% from the floor and 40% from 3-point range.
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