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Timberwolves Dominate Wizards in Convincing Win

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115

Sunday, January 4, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Capital One Arena

Minnesota Timberwolves 141, Washington Wizards 115, final. Today's NBA pick is already sealed, as a hash, before kickoff.

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Quick answers

Who won Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards?

Minnesota Timberwolves beat Washington Wizards 141-115 at Capital One Arena on January 4, 2026.

Who was favored in Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards?

Minnesota Timberwolves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -425 (about 81% implied). The favorite won.

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a decisive victory over the Washington Wizards with a final score of 141-115 at the Capital One Arena. This win adds to the Timberwolves' dominance in the series, as they have now won all three meetings against the Wizards this season, including two previous matchups where they outscored Washington by significant margins.

The Timberwolves, boasting an away record of 23-13, entered the game with a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games and a current winning streak of one game. They averaged 116.5 points while allowing 113.7 points during this stretch. In their last outing, they defeated the Miami Heat 125-115 on January 3, showcasing their offensive capabilities.

In contrast, the Wizards have struggled this season, holding a home record of 9-25. Their recent form has shown some improvement, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They averaged 114.2 points scored while allowing 113.6 points in that same timeframe. Their last game was a convincing 119-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on January 3, indicating a potential turnaround for the team.

The Timberwolves' offense was on full display during the game, with key contributions from their players. The Wizards, however, faced challenges, particularly in maintaining defensive pressure against Minnesota's scoring. The Wizards have been dealing with injuries, notably missing Jamir Watkins due to a knee issue, while Alex Sarr, Anthony Davis, and Trae Young were all listed as day-to-day with foot, finger, and quadriceps injuries, respectively. For the Timberwolves, Donte DiVincenzo was out due to an Achilles injury, affecting their depth.

Betting lines from DraftKings indicated that Minnesota was favored by 10.5 points, with a total set at 240.5. The odds reflected the Timberwolves' strong performance this season compared to the Wizards, who have struggled to find consistency.

Throughout the game, the Timberwolves maintained a commanding lead, demonstrating their ability to score efficiently and defend effectively. As the game progressed into the fourth quarter, Minnesota continued to extend their advantage, culminating in a final score that reflected their overall dominance. The Wizards, despite their efforts, were unable to keep pace with Minnesota's scoring, ultimately leading to their defeat.

Fans watching the game would have noted the Timberwolves' effective offensive strategies, particularly their ability to capitalize on the Wizards' defensive lapses. The scoring plays highlighted in the fourth quarter underscored Minnesota's relentless attack, with players like Anthony Gill and AJ Johnson contributing to the Wizards' efforts, but it was not enough to overcome the Timberwolves' lead.

In summary, the Timberwolves' victory over the Wizards not only solidifies their position in the league but also highlights the ongoing struggles for Washington. With injuries impacting their lineup and a challenging season ahead, the Wizards will need to regroup and find ways to improve as they move forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MIN -10.5	240.5 o -105 / u -115	Minnesota Timberwolves -425 · Washington Wizards +330

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Injury report

Jamir WatkinsOutKneeWashington Wizards
Alex SarrDay-To-DayFootWashington Wizards
Anthony DavisDay-To-DayFingerWashington Wizards
Trae YoungDay-To-DayQuadricepsWashington Wizards
Donte DiVincenzoOutAchillesMinnesota Timberwolves

Leaders

PointsCJ McCollum20Washington Wizards
AssistsAlex Sarr4Washington Wizards
ReboundsJustin Champagnie6Washington Wizards
PointsAnthony Edwards35Minnesota Timberwolves
AssistsJaden McDaniels5Minnesota Timberwolves
ReboundsRudy Gobert14Minnesota Timberwolves

Recent form

Washington Wizards

Last 10: 6-4Streak W2114.2 scored · 113.6 allowed per game3-2 at home

W119-99vs Brooklyn NetsJan 3
W114-113at Milwaukee BucksJan 1
L101-115vs Phoenix SunsDec 30
W116-112vs Memphis GrizzliesDec 28
W138-117vs Toronto RaptorsDec 27
L109-126at Charlotte HornetsDec 24
L113-124vs San Antonio SpursDec 22
W130-122at Memphis GrizzliesDec 21
L94-119at San Antonio SpursDec 19
W108-89at Indiana PacersDec 14

Minnesota Timberwolves

Last 10: 6-4Streak W1116.5 scored · 113.7 allowed per game2-2 away

W125-115at Miami HeatJan 3
L102-126at Atlanta HawksDec 31
W136-101at Chicago BullsDec 30
L107-123vs Brooklyn NetsDec 28
L138-142at Denver NuggetsDec 26
W115-104vs New York KnicksDec 24
W103-100vs Milwaukee BucksDec 22
W112-107vs Oklahoma City ThunderDec 20
L110-116vs Memphis GrizzliesDec 18
W117-103vs Sacramento KingsDec 15

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	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	Minnesota Timberwolves	Washington Wizards
Field goals	55-98	43-88
Field goal %	56	49
Three-pointers	11-37	12-36
Three-point %	30	33
Free throws	20-27	17-19
Free throw %	74	89
Rebounds	51	35
Offensive rebounds	17	9
Defensive rebounds	34	26
Assists	29	21
Steals	14	9
Blocks	6	5
Turnovers	14	19
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	26
Fast-break points	19	21
Points in the paint	76	48
Fouls	17	20
Largest lead	37	3
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	92	5

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter108-79Bub Carrington makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter111-79Julius Randle makes 23-foot three point jumper (Donte DiVincenzo assists)
4th Quarter111-81Corey Kispert makes driving layup
4th Quarter114-81Donte DiVincenzo makes 22-foot three point jumper
4th Quarter116-81Bones Hyland makes running layup
4th Quarter118-81Naz Reid makes two point shot
4th Quarter118-83CJ McCollum makes 10-foot two point shot
4th Quarter118-84CJ McCollum makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter121-84Bones Hyland makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter121-86Tre Johnson makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot (Bilal Coulibaly assists)
4th Quarter121-87Tre Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter121-88Tre Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter123-88Johnny Juzang makes 18-foot two point shot
4th Quarter125-88Leonard Miller makes 2-foot dunk (Bones Hyland assists)
4th Quarter125-90Tristan Vukcevic makes two point shot
4th Quarter126-90Bones Hyland makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter127-90Bones Hyland makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter127-92Tristan Vukcevic makes 1-foot driving dunk (AJ Johnson assists)
4th Quarter127-93Tre Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter127-94Tre Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter127-95Will Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter127-96Will Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter129-96Joe Ingles makes driving layup
4th Quarter131-96Leonard Miller makes layup
4th Quarter131-97Tre Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter131-98Tre Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter133-98Johnny Juzang makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter133-100Tristan Vukcevic makes 1-foot driving dunk (AJ Johnson assists)
4th Quarter133-102Will Riley makes alley oop layup (Tristan Vukcevic assists)
4th Quarter133-104Will Riley makes two point shot
4th Quarter135-104Jaylen Clark makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter137-104Johnny Juzang makes two point shot
4th Quarter137-106Anthony Gill makes two point shot
4th Quarter139-106Leonard Miller makes 3-foot reverse layup (Jaylen Clark assists)
4th Quarter139-108Anthony Gill makes 1-foot layup (Tristan Vukcevic assists)
4th Quarter139-109Malaki Branham makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter139-112AJ Johnson makes 27-foot running pullup jump shot
4th Quarter139-115Malaki Branham makes 26-foot running jump shot (AJ Johnson assists)
4th Quarter140-115Jaylen Clark makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter141-115Jaylen Clark makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Washington Wizards, below favours Minnesota Timberwolves.