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Washington Wizards win from start to finish and beat Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA

October 28, 2023 9:38 PM ET

4Q - 01:22

With a minute left and the Wizards leading by 7 points: 113 - 106

October 28, 2023 9:24 PM ET

4Q - 04:50

Washington Wizards keep winning, but the lead is down to eight points against the Memphis Grizzlies: 112-104

October 28, 2023 9:17 PM ET

4Q - 07:04

10 POINTS! Wizards still have a 10-point lead. The Grizzlies even managed to cut it down, but the home team went on to win: 109-99.

October 28, 2023 9:12 PM ET

4Q - 09:36

The lead is still 13 points for the Wizards: 105-92.

October 28, 2023 9:06 PM ET

4Q - 10:57

Wizards' lead remains high: 100-87.

October 28, 2023 9:00 PM ET

END OF 3Q:

Wizards go into the final quarter leading by 13 points: 92-79.

October 28, 2023 8:58 PM ET

3Q - 06:24

Washington Wizards 90-74 Memphis Grizzlies

October 28, 2023 8:52 PM ET

3Q - 07:39

Wizards open 22-point lead: 80-68 against Grizzlies.

October 28, 2023 8:43 PM ET

RESTARTS!

The ball went up for the third quarter of Washington Wizards-Memphis Grizzlies

October 28, 2023 8:39 PM ET

HALFTIME!

End of first half for Washington Wizards 62-46 Memphis Grizzlies

October 28, 2023 8:16 PM ET

2Q - 01:36

Washington Wizards beat Memphis Grizzlies by 19 points before the break: 60-41.

October 28, 2023 8:12 PM ET

2Q - 04:12

Washington Wizards take 9-point lead over Memphis Grizzlies: 48-39.

October 28, 2023 8:05 PM ET

2Q - 08:30

Wizards maintain 2-point lead over Grizzlies: 35-33.

October 28, 2023 7:53 PM ET

2Q - 10:35

All square! Memphis Grizzlies equalize with Wizards: 27-27

October 28, 2023 7:48 PM ET

END OF 1Q:

End of the first quarter and the Washington Wizards go on to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 25-22.

October 28, 2023 7:43 PM ET

1Q - 02:34

Wizards took the lead and opened up a five-point advantage: 20-15.

October 28, 2023 7:34 PM ET

1Q - 05:21

Wizards get on the scoreboard, but Grizzlies go on to win 12-11

October 28, 2023 7:33 PM ET

1Q - 08:20

Memphis Grizzlies start better and take four-point lead against Wizards: 7-3

October 28, 2023 7:22 PM ET

START THE GAME!

The ball has gone up for Washington Wizards-Memphis Grizzlies at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., USA

October 28, 2023 7:17 PM ET

Memphis Grizzlies

With two games played, the Memphis Grizzlies have lost both. In their opener, they were beaten 111-104 by the New Orleans Pelicans and last night they lost 108-104 to the Denver Nuggets.

In the game against the Nuggets, coach Taylor Jenkins' team shot 44% overall, 30.3% from the perimeter. Their most productive players were Jaren Jackson Jr., with 21 points, nine rebounds and three blocks, Marcus Smart, who had 20 points, two rebounds and five assists, as well as five steals, and Derrick Rose, who had 16 points, four rebounds and three assists.

October 28, 2023 6:56 PM ET

Washington Wizards

In their season opener, the Washington Wizards traveled to face the Indiana Pacers, but the result wasn't the best. The match was even in the first half, but after the break the Washington team saw Indiana take control of the game and were defeated 143-120.

Against the Pacers, Wes Unseld Jr.'s team shot 45.8% overall, 37.5% from the perimeter. Their most productive players were Kyle Kuzma, with 25 points, two rebounds and two blocks, Jordan Poole, who had 18 points, two rebounds and five assists, and Tyus Jones, who had 16 points, two rebounds and six assists, as well as a steal and a block.

October 28, 2023 6:49 PM ET

Under 230.5

Without some of their offensive weapons, the Memphis Grizzlies have a low scoring average so far. As for the Washington Wizards, even though they scored 120 points in their first game, they shouldn't have the same ease against the Tennessee franchise's defense. Therefore, the alternative guess recommended by SDA is in the under market, with the score staying below 230.5 points.

October 28, 2023 6:41 PM ET

Memphis Grizzlies

Despite two defeats, the Memphis Grizzlies have played some good games, including against the defending champions Denver Nuggets. On the other side, the Washington Wizards still seem to be getting into a rhythm. Therefore, SDA's guess for this game is that the visitors, the Grizzlies, will win.

October 28, 2023 6:35 PM ET

Quais são os horários e os jogos de hoje da NBA?

Detroit Pistons x Chicago Bulls - 20h - NBA League Pass

New Orleans Pelicans x New York Knicks - 20h - Amazon Prime

Washington Wizards x Memphis Grizzlies - 20h - NBA League Pass

Cleveland Cavaliers x Indiana Pacers - 20h30 - NBA League Pass

Toronto Raptors x Philadelphia 76ers - 20h30 - NBA League Pass

Minnesota Timberwolves x Miami Heat - 21h - ESPN 2

Phoenix Suns x Utah Jazz - 23h - Amazon Prime

October 28, 2023 6:30 PM ET

NBA is back

The NBA (National Basketball Association) is the national basketball league in the United States, with 30 teams divided into two groups, the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. The league was founded on June 6, 1946, as the BAA (Basketball Association of America), but three years later it merged with the NBL (National Basketball League) to become the NBA we know today.

The first winner was the Los Angeles Lakers, who went on to win four titles in a row with an early dynasty in the league. It was only halted by the Golden State Warriors, and soon after by the Baltimore Bullets.

Today, the Lakers, along with the Boston Celtics, are the NBA's all-time winners, with 17 titles each. The Golden State Warriors come next with seven, where they have achieved another dynasty in the league with Stephen Curry, Klay Thomspon, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green.

The reigning league champions are the Denver Nuggets, who beat the Miami Heat 4-1 in the final. The Nuggets finished top of the Western Conference in the post-season and went on to beat the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers to win the tournament for the first time.

The league also divides the awards by sector. The most valuable is the MVP award, where the best player in the league is chosen based solely on the regular season. Then there are awards for the best coach, best executive, sixth man, rookie and several others. Currently, the player with the most MVP awards is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, with six. Michael Jordan is next with five, along with Bill Russell. LeBron James, still active, has four awards.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Joel Embiid is the current MVP of the season, joining a select list of foreigners who have won the honor. He is only the second player from the African continent to be named MVP, along with Hakeem Olajuwon, from Nigeria, in the 1993-94 season. They are joined by Canada's Steve Nash and Germany's Dirk Nowitzki.

October 28, 2023 6:20 PM ET

NBA Draft 2023

Overall, the 2023 NBA Draft had a very interesting and high-quality class with surprises regarding the position of some players. However, what raised expectations the most was which team would win the lottery and have the first pick to select Frenchman Victor Wembanyama. The Frenchman is the sensation of the moment, with expectations as high as Lebron James' when he entered the NBA.

The lucky team was the San Antonio Spurs who, already during the off-season, made an ideal plan for Victor to start his career in the league. During the preseason, Wemby already demonstrated his impressive offensive and even more impressive defensive skills. 

October 28, 2023 6:15 PM ET

Check out Forbes' complete ranking of the NBA's most valuable franchises in 2023:

1. Golden State Warriors: 7.7 billion
2. New York Knicks: 6.6 billion
3. Los Angeles Lakers: 6.4 billion
4. Boston Celtics: 4.7 billion
5. Los Angeles Clippers: 4.65 billion
6. Chicago Bulls: 4.6 billion
7. Dallas Mavericks: 4.5 billion
8. Houston Rockets: 4.4 billion
9. Philadelphia 76ers: 4.3 billion
10. Toronto Raptors: 4.1 billion
11. Phoenix Suns: 4 billion
12. Miami Heat: 3.9 billion
13. Brooklyn Nets: 3.85 billion
14. Washington Wizards: 3.5 billion
15. Denver Nuggets: 3.37 billion
16. Cleveland Cavaliers: 3.35 billion
17. Sacramento Kings: 3.33 billion
18. Atlanta Hawks: 3.32 billion
19. San Antonio Spurs: 3.25 billion
20. Milwaukee Bucks: 3.2 billion
21. Utah Jazz: 3.09 billion
22. Portland Trail Blazers: 3.08 billion
23. Detroit Pistons: 3.07 billion
24. Oklahoma City Thunder: 3.05 billion
25. Charlotte Hornets: 3 billion
26. Orlando Magic: 2.95 billion
27. Indiana Pacers: 2.9 billion
28. New Orleans Pelicans: 2.55 billion
29. Minnesota Timberwolves: 2.5 billion
30. Memphis Grizzlies: 2.4 billion

October 28, 2023 6:10 PM ET

1 HOUR!

One hour to go until Washington Wizards vs Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA

October 28, 2023 6:05 PM ET

When is Washington Wizards vs Memphis Grizzlies and how to follow LIVE?

Competition: NBA

Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington D.C., United States
Time: 8pm

Where to watch: NBA League Pass (streaming)

Live coverage: VAVEL Brazil

October 28, 2023 6:00 PM ET

How and where to watch Washington Wizards vs Memphis Grizzlies commentarying

In addition to coverage here on VAVEL Brasil, the match between Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies will be broadcast on NBA League Pass.

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October 28, 2023 5:55 PM ET

NBA Draft 2023

Overall, the 2023 NBA Draft had a very interesting and high-quality class with surprises regarding the position of some players. However, what raised expectations the most was which team would win the lottery and have the first pick to select Frenchman Victor Wembanyama. The Frenchman is the sensation of the moment, with expectations as high as Lebron James' when he entered the NBA. The lucky team was the San Antonio Spurs who, already during the off-season, made an ideal plan for Victor to start his career in the league. During the preseason, Wemby already demonstrated his impressive offensive and even more impressive defensive skills. 

October 28, 2023 5:50 PM ET

Best-case scenario for the Grizzlies:

Kendrick Perkins believes that the best scenario for the Memphis Grizzlies is the NBA play-in round. The ESPN analyst also said that the pressure of the team's success is now on Jaren Jackson Jr.

"The play-in is the best scenario for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. It was already that before Adams got injured," Perkins said. "Think about it. Brandon Clarke hasn't recovered yet either. So they have limited depth in the backcourt. Yes, Kenneth Lofton can play and I believe he's Zach Randolph 2.0. But we've never seen him in decisive moments".

October 28, 2023 5:45 PM ET

New season!

Utah enters the season hoping to improve on its better-than-expected 37-45 record from last season - after trading away mainstays Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert in a reboot.

The Jazz will feature familiar faces like All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen, 2023 rookie standout Walker Kessler, shooting guard Jordan Clarkson and guard Collin Sexton. They also hope newly acquired veteran John Collins can bolster their roster after ending his tenure with Atlanta in frustration.

"I'd say the only thing that surprised me is the lack of ego here," said Collins, arriving in Utah via trade this offseason. "It's refreshing to have a group of guys who really emphasize the collective basketball game and who want to do that. in the morning motivated to go play."

October 28, 2023 5:40 PM ET

Divisions

In addition to this division based on East and West, today's NBA predictions must also take into account the divisions. The league's divisions and their respective schedules are as follows:

- Atlantic: Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors.

- Central: Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks.

- Southeast: Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards.

- Northwest: Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz.

- Pacific: Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings.

- Southwest: Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, San Antonio Spurs.

October 28, 2023 5:35 PM ET

Washington Wizards

With a renewed squad and a new mentality, the Washington Wizards are coming into the 2023/2024 NBA season with new goals. Among the main changes to the squad are the departures of Beal, Porzingins, Morris, and the arrivals of Jordan Poole, Bilal Coulibaly, Tyus Jones and Landry Shamet. At the start of a period of reformulation, the team is not expected to fight for places at the top of the table.

In the 2022/2023 NBA season, the Wizards had a record of 35 wins and 47 losses, occupying the number 12 spot in the Eastern Conference standings.

October 28, 2023 5:30 PM ET

Memphis Grizzlies

Coming off the back of a season full of ups and downs, the Memphis Grizzlies are hoping for Ja Morant's recovery if they want to get back to dreaming of the NBA title. The team has undergone changes to its roster and is coming into the new year strong. Dillon Brooks and Tyus Jones have left the team and Marcus Smart and Derrick Rose have arrived. Ja Morant was suspended for 24 games and should return during the season.

In the 2022/2023 season, the Grizzlies finished number two in the Western Conference standings, with a record of 51 wins and 31 losses. The good form during the regular season was not seen in the playoffs, with the team being eliminated by the Lakers in the first round.

October 28, 2023 5:25 PM ET

Keeping an eye on the game

Washington Wizards vs. Memphis Grizzlies live NBA action on Wednesday (25) at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., United States, at 8 p.m. ET.

Coming off the back of a season full of ups and downs, the Memphis Grizzlies will be hoping for Ja Morant's recovery if they want to get back on track and win the NBA title. The team has undergone changes to its roster and is coming into the new year strong. Dillon Brooks and Tyus Jones have left the team and Marcus Smart and Derrick Rose have arrived. Ja Morant was suspended for 24 games and should return during the season.

With a renewed roster and a new mentality, the Washington Wizards come into the 2023/2024 NBA season with new goals. Among the main changes to the squad are the departures of Beal, Porzingins, Morris, and the arrivals of Jordan Poole, Bilal Coulibaly, Tyus Jones and Landry Shamet. At the start of a period of reformulation, the team is not expected to fight for places at the top of the table.

October 28, 2023 5:20 PM ET

Welcome to the Washington Wizards vs Memphis Grizzlies commentary

Hello, basketball fans! It's now time for a decisive NBA match between two teams: the Washington Wizards on one side. On the other side is the Memphis Grizzlies. Follow all the action between the teams here, in real time on VAVEL Brasil.

October 28, 2023 5:15 PM ET
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