NBA · Final

Warriors Defeat Wizards in Capital One Arena Showdown

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117

Monday, March 16, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Capital One Arena

Golden State Warriors 125, Washington Wizards 117, final. Today's NBA pick is already sealed, as a hash, before kickoff.

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Quick answers

Who won Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards?

Golden State Warriors beat Washington Wizards 125-117 at Capital One Arena on March 16, 2026.

Who was favored in Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards?

Golden State Warriors were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -310 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at Capital One Arena, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Washington Wizards with a final score of 125 to 117. This victory extends the Warriors' lead in their head-to-head series against the Wizards to 2-0, having previously won their earlier meeting on January 19, 2025, by a score of 122 to 114. The Wizards have struggled significantly this season, now holding a home record of 16-51, while the Warriors improve to 33-35 on the road.

The Wizards entered this game on a dismal 10-game losing streak, having not won since early February. Their recent form has been marked by an average of 113.6 points scored and 128.5 points allowed over the last ten games. In their last five outings, they averaged 118.0 points scored, while allowing 131.4 points. The team's most recent loss came against the Boston Celtics, where they fell 100 to 111. The Wizards have not secured a victory at home in their last three games, and their overall performance has shown a clear decline.

On the other hand, the Golden State Warriors have also faced challenges, losing four consecutive games leading up to this matchup. Their record over the last ten games stands at 3-7, with an average of 114.1 points scored and 117.8 points allowed. Their most recent defeat was against the Minnesota Timberwolves, where they lost 117 to 127. The Warriors have shown some resilience, however, managing to secure a victory against the Houston Rockets on March 6, winning 115 to 113.

In terms of injuries, the Wizards were missing Jamir Watkins, who is out due to a knee issue. Additionally, Alex Sarr, Anthony Davis, and Trae Young were all listed as day-to-day, which could have impacted the team's performance. The Warriors were without Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody, both sidelined due to knee injuries, which also affected their lineup.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Warriors favored by 7.5 points, with a total set at 234.5. The moneyline odds were listed at +250 for the Wizards and -310 for the Warriors, indicating a strong expectation for a Golden State victory.

The game conditions were typical for a late-season NBA matchup, with both teams looking to secure a win to improve their standings. Fans watching the game were likely to focus on the performance of key players, including Kristaps Porzingis for the Wizards, who was instrumental in scoring late-game free throws, and Gary Payton II, who contributed with a crucial layup in the final moments.

Ultimately, the Warriors' ability to maintain their lead in the fourth quarter, coupled with the Wizards' ongoing struggles, defined the outcome of this contest. The Wizards' inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and their defensive lapses allowed the Warriors to secure the victory and continue their pursuit of a better position in the playoff race.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	GS -7.5	234.5 o -110 / u -110	Golden State Warriors -310 · Washington Wizards +250

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Injury report

Jamir WatkinsOutKneeWashington Wizards
Alex SarrDay-To-DayFootWashington Wizards
Anthony DavisDay-To-DayFingerWashington Wizards
Trae YoungDay-To-DayQuadricepsWashington Wizards
Jimmy Butler IIIOutKneeGolden State Warriors
Moses MoodyOutKneeGolden State Warriors

Leaders

PointsBilal Coulibaly21Washington Wizards
AssistsWill Riley5Washington Wizards
ReboundsBilal Coulibaly8Washington Wizards
PointsKristaps Porzingis30Golden State Warriors
AssistsDraymond Green7Golden State Warriors
ReboundsDraymond Green8Golden State Warriors

Recent form

Washington Wizards

Last 10: 0-10Streak L10113.6 scored · 128.5 allowed per game0-3 at home

L100-111at Boston CelticsMar 14
L131-136at Orlando MagicMar 12
L129-150at Miami HeatMar 10
L118-138at New Orleans PelicansMar 8
L112-122vs Utah JazzMar 6
L109-126at Orlando MagicMar 4
L118-123vs Houston RocketsMar 3
L125-134vs Toronto RaptorsMar 1
L96-126at Atlanta HawksFeb 27
L98-119at Atlanta HawksFeb 25

Golden State Warriors

Last 10: 3-7Streak L4114.1 scored · 117.8 allowed per game2-3 away

L117-127vs Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 14
L124-130vs Chicago BullsMar 11
L116-119at Utah JazzMar 10
L97-104at Oklahoma City ThunderMar 8
W115-113at Houston RocketsMar 6
L101-114vs LA ClippersMar 3
L101-129vs Los Angeles LakersMar 1
W133-112at Memphis GrizzliesFeb 26
L109-113at New Orleans PelicansFeb 25
W128-117vs Denver NuggetsFeb 22

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17

Box score

Stat	Golden State Warriors	Washington Wizards
Field goals	46-91	40-78
Field goal %	51	51
Three-pointers	9-32	13-34
Three-point %	28	38
Free throws	24-28	24-29
Free throw %	86	83
Rebounds	41	36
Offensive rebounds	14	9
Defensive rebounds	27	27
Assists	32	24
Steals	13	7
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	15	21
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	1	3
Technical fouls, total	1	3
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	26	25
Fast-break points	11	21
Points in the paint	68	46
Fouls	21	25
Largest lead	17	3
Lead changes	9	9
Time in front	90	8

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter98-84Pat Spencer makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
3rd Quarter98-85Sharife Cooper makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter98-86Sharife Cooper makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter98-87Tristan Vukcevic makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter98-88Tristan Vukcevic makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter101-88Brandin Podziemski makes 24-foot three point jumper (Draymond Green assists)
4th Quarter103-88Gui Santos makes tip shot
4th Quarter103-90Jamir Watkins makes 2-foot dunk (Tristan Vukcevic assists)
4th Quarter103-92Will Riley makes two point shot (Anthony Gill assists)
4th Quarter104-92De'Anthony Melton makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter105-92De'Anthony Melton makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter105-95Tristan Vukcevic makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jamir Watkins assists)
4th Quarter105-98Tristan Vukcevic makes 29-foot running jump shot (Will Riley assists)
4th Quarter106-98Pat Spencer makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter107-98Pat Spencer makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter107-100Julian Reese makes dunk (Bilal Coulibaly assists)
4th Quarter109-100De'Anthony Melton makes 4-foot two point shot
4th Quarter109-103Bilal Coulibaly makes 22-foot three point jumper (Julian Reese assists)
4th Quarter111-103Kristaps Porzingis makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot (Gui Santos assists)
4th Quarter111-104Will Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter111-105Will Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter112-105Brandin Podziemski makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter113-105Brandin Podziemski makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter115-105Kristaps Porzingis makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
4th Quarter115-107Bilal Coulibaly makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter115-109Julian Reese makes running layup (Will Riley assists)
4th Quarter115-110Julian Reese makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter117-110Kristaps Porzingis makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (De'Anthony Melton assists)
4th Quarter118-110Kristaps Porzingis makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter119-110Kristaps Porzingis makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter119-113Will Riley makes 25-foot three point jumper (Bilal Coulibaly assists)
4th Quarter120-113Kristaps Porzingis makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter121-113Kristaps Porzingis makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter121-114Bilal Coulibaly makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter121-115Bilal Coulibaly makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter122-115Kristaps Porzingis makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter123-115Kristaps Porzingis makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter125-115Gary Payton II makes 2-foot reverse layup (Gui Santos assists)
4th Quarter125-116Bilal Coulibaly makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter125-117Bilal Coulibaly makes free throw 2 of 2