When the Wizards trailed by five points in the second quarter, Bradley Beal checked back in and quickly made an impact. After drawing a foul on Crowder and sinking both free throws, Beal took control, focusing on creating contact to compensate for his cold shooting start. With just over two minutes left before halftime, he nailed a three-pointer off a pass from John Wall, tying the score at 48. His persistence paid off as the Wizards took a narrow lead

Against a Spurs team that no longer relies on grinding half-court sets, scoring just 82 points simply won’t cut it. The Grizzlies looked outmatched from the start, and their offensive struggles practically sealed their fate. With head coach David Fizdale taking the reins this season, Memphis began shifting away from its traditional slow-paced style, trying to embrace a faster tempo. But compared to the Spurs, who evolved years ago, the Grizzlies’ transition offense still looked raw and unpolished. In today’s