Is Chris Middleton playing tonight? Wizards vs. Grizzlies injury report
The Washington Wizards on the list of veterans forward Chris Middleton like questionable on Saturday morning’s injury report with a right knee contusion ahead of their matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Washington (4-21) wraps up a three-game road trip in Memphis on Saturday nightwith tip-off scheduled for 8:00 PM ET on MNMT. Middleton’s status remains uncertain as the Wizards continue to monitor the 34-year-old forward’s health during a challenging stretch of the season.
Middleton last appeared in Washington’s 146-101 loss to the Boston Celtics on Dec. 4. He finished that contest with 16 points, four assists and three rebounds while shooting 7-for-12 from the field and 1-for-3 from three-point range in 25 minutes.
The Wizards list Khris Middleton as questionable against the Grizzlies
In his first full season with Washington, Middleton averaged 10.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in 16 appearances. Those numbers represent the second-lowest scoring average of his career since his rookie season. He is shooting 49.3% from the field, 35% from three-point range and a career-low 73.1% from the free throw line while playing 25.8 minutes per game.
The Wizards relied on Middleton’s experience as they battled injuries and a young rotation, though his availability remained inconsistent throughout the season. Washington enters Saturday’s game looking to stabilize its lineup against a Memphis team that is 13-14 and hovering near the middle of the Western Conference standings.
After the Memphis game, the Wizards will return home to host the San Antonio Spurs (20-7) Sunday night at 7:00 PM ET on MNMT, closing out a back-to-back set to end the weekend.
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