Zach Edey stats tonight: How did the Grizzlies rookie fare vs Wizards (Nov. 8)?

Zach Edey got off to a sedate start against the Washington Wizards at the FedEx Forum on Friday (Nov. 8). The Memphis Grizzlies' rookie big came off the bench to chip in with 14 points, eight rebounds, and two assists and a three-pointer on 5-of-8 shooting as Memphis 128-104 celebrated back-to-back victories. It was the first time the rookie came off the bench after starting nine games for the team. He was replaced by Brandon Clarke in the starting lineup.

Edey entered Friday's game with 8:15 left in the first quarter. At the time of this writing, he had logged 10:59 minutes.

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3PT
Zach Edey	14	8	2	1	2	3	5-8	1-2

Edey has been a key factor in the Grizzlies' strong start, contributing significantly to their 6-4 record. Edey has been averaging 11.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.9 blocks, and 1.4 turnovers per game this season.

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Zach Edey gets into heated exchange with Wizards star

The towering Memphis Grizzlies rookie appeared less than impressed during a recent outing against the Wizards. Edey showed his competitive edge as she he clashed with veteran big man Jonas Valanciunas.

Despite the Grizzlies' comfortable win, the game was packed with intensity, especially in the third quarter when Edey and Valanciunas battled under the basket for a critical rebound.

As they wrestled for position, tensions flared, and Edey, clearly unamused, nudged Valanciunas, prompting officials to step in. Edey didn’t hold back his frustration, while Valanciunas was quick to respond, but the situation cooled down, allowing the game to resume smoothly.

What truly stands out from this encounter is Edey’s tenacity; the towering 7-foot-4 center showed he isn’t intimidated, even against a seasoned player like Valanciunas, who brings 12 years of NBA experience.

The Grizzlies and Ja Morant have plenty of work left this season to cement themselves with the elite in the West. The team needs to finish the regular season strong and carry that momentum into the playoffs.