Dave Joerger is taking a page from the Gregg Popovich coaching handbook. The Memphis Grizzlies announced that Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph, and Tony Allen will sit-out Thursday’s nationally televised matchup with the Washington Wizards to rest.
Mike Conley, who tweaked his right ankle during Wednesday’s loss to the Boston Celtics, will also miss tonight’s game.
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Thursday’s contest marks Memphis’ third game in four nights. Despite still possessing the West’s second-best record at 45-19, the Grizzlies are just 4-5 in their past nine outings – a stretch that includes losses to three opponents with losing records.
The struggling Wizards have caught a big break by Joerger electing to sit his core players. Washington is 3-8 in its past 11 games and has a losing record since January 1, loosening its firm grasp of first round home-court advantage in the process.
The Grizzlies and Wizards tip-off from Verizon Center at 7:00 EST on TNT.
