Aldama breaks NBA scoring record, but Grizzlies succumb to Wizards

Santi Aldama win this saturday NBA scoring record: 37 pointsbut Memphis Grizzlies took a 20-point lead. They lost to the worst team in the league, the Washington Wizards, 122-130.

Aldama returned to the bench after starting the past three games. Exceeded previous record of 29 pointsHe reached this mark twice this season, against the Sacramento Kings in November and against the San Antonio Spurs in January.

The Canaries finished 15-of-23 (65.2%) from the field, including 5-of-9 (55.6%) from the perimeter.

Additionally, Aldama capped off his impressive performance with a double-double of 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block.

all this It wasn’t enough to give the Grizzlies a win against the Wizards (5 wins, 21 losses) (13 wins, 15 losses). That despite the win in Memphis, they are still the worst team in the league.

Washington, with its combination of youth and experience, scored 20 points in the second quarter and took control in the final minutes.

2nd year rookie Kishawn GeorgeHe had 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Wizards. CJ McCollum He had 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists.

On the other hand, the French Alex Searle He achieved a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Marvin Bagley III Contributed with 16 points, Bab Carrington 14 and.

For the Grizzlies, in addition to Aldama’s numbers; jaren jackson jr.. He scored 22 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. cam spencer He recorded 19 points and 11 assists.