The Washington Wizards are struggling to find their footing in the early part of the season. Unfortunately, they won't have Markieff Morris on Tuesday as they look to turn the season around against the Memphis Grizzlies. Additionally, Kelly Oubre Jr. is a game-time decision.
Markieff Morris is in the concussion protocol and is OUT tonight vs the #Grizzlies. Kelly Oubre Jr. is sick and a gametime decision
— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) October 30, 2018
Morris is one of the few bright spots for the Wizards in their disappointing season thus far. In about 25 minutes per game, Morris is averaging 12.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. He's shooting a ridiculous 44.4 percent on shots from deep and is shooting above 50 percent from the field on the season.
The Wizards' lone win of the season came when Morris went off against the Portland Trail Blazers. Morris put up 28 points while snatching nine rebounds. Morris also knocked down six 3-pointers as the 6-foot-10 forward is always a threat to stretch the defense with his jumper.
Washington is already shorthanded in the frontcourt. Dwight Howard has yet to play his first game for the Wizards and the team is really struggling to attack the glass. They're currently 25th in the league in rebounding and Oubre is leading the team with 5.8 rebounds per game. That's a telling statistic displaying the Wizards' difficulties rebounding the basketball.
If Oubre can't play on Tuesday, the Wizards will struggle on the glass yet again. Markieff Morris and Kelly Oubre are the team's leading rebounders, and they could have trouble shutting down the Grizzlies' talented frontline.
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