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Washington Wizards Defeat Grizzlies, Extend Winning Streak to Four

Wizards Overcome Slow Start, Defensive Lapses to Secure Victory

### Bradley Beal Leads the Charge with 27 Points The Washington Wizards extended their winning streak to four games on Friday night with a 118-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite a slow start and some defensive lapses, the Wizards were able to overcome the Grizzlies' challenge and secure a hard-fought win. Bradley Beal led the Wizards with 27 points, followed by Kyle Kuzma with 22 points and Kristaps Porzingis with 19 points. Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 26 points, while Desmond Bane added 20 points. The Wizards struggled out of the gate, falling behind by 10 points in the first quarter. However, they were able to rally back and take a narrow lead into halftime. In the second half, the Wizards extended their lead to 15 points, but the Grizzlies fought back to cut the deficit to just two points with less than two minutes remaining. The Wizards were able to hold on for the victory, thanks in part to some key defensive stops down the stretch. They also made 10 of their 12 free throws in the final two minutes to seal the win. The Wizards' victory is a significant one, as it improves their record to 19-26 and moves them closer to the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, fall to 28-15 and remain in third place in the Western Conference.