Wizards vs Timberwolves
Sun, Jan 4
Final
Wizards
Wizards
(9 - 24)
115
-
141
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(22 - 13)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards | 28 | 30 | 21 | 36 | 115 |
| Timberwolves | 38 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 141 |
Venue: Capital One Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
CJ McCollum
WAS | #3 | G
20
3
2
Anthony Edwards
MIN | #5 | G
35
6
3
Smart Game Analysis
Minnesota Timberwolves has a 72% chance of winning the game
Despite Washington's recent two-game win streak and rest advantage, Minnesota's superior talent and defense should overwhelm the Wizards' porous backline.
Key Analysis
- • Washington will be without key rotation players Cam Whitmore and Kyshawn George, significantly reducing their scoring options.
- • Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle face a favorable matchup against a Wizards defense that allows a league-high 123.9 points per game.
- • Minnesota holds a distinct defensive edge, ranking 11th in points allowed compared to Washington's bottom-tier defensive efficiency.
- • The Timberwolves have won 12 of their last 17 games, demonstrating consistent form despite playing on the second night of a back-to-back.
- • Washington enters the contest with surprising momentum, having won four of their last five games including upsets over the Bucks and Nets.
- • To secure an upset, the Wizards must exploit Minnesota's potential fatigue by pushing the pace and maximizing transition scoring opportunities.
