The Washington Wizards went on a 16-2 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-87.
The Grizzlies led 67-65 with 8:53 left in the fourth quarter. Jason Smith’s free throw put the Wizards ahead for good with 8:38 left. Bradley Beal made 2 3-pointers during the run, and they led 81-69 with 5:21 left.
The Grizzlies got within 83-80 on Marc Gasol’s layup with 2:34 to play, but Beal answered with a 3-pointer, and the Grizzlies got no closer.
Marcin Gortat had 12 points (10 in the third quarter) and 8 rebounds.
For the Grizzlies, Andrew Harrison had 20 points and 7 assists on 6 for 9 shooting.
The Wizards shot 46.8% from the field and 40.9% from 3 to the Grizzlies’ 38.3% and 35.7%.