Spurs Secure Victory Over Wizards in D.C.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Capital One Arena
San Antonio Spurs 124, Washington Wizards 113, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won San Antonio Spurs vs Washington Wizards?
San Antonio Spurs beat Washington Wizards 124-113 at Capital One Arena on December 21, 2025.
Who was favored in San Antonio Spurs vs Washington Wizards?
San Antonio Spurs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1350 (about 93% implied). The favorite won.
The San Antonio Spurs continued their strong season with a decisive 124-113 victory over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. This win marks the Spurs' third consecutive victory over the Wizards, extending their series lead to 3-0 this season. The Spurs, boasting a robust away record of 21-7, showcased their dominance against a struggling Wizards team, which now holds a dismal home record of 5-22.
In terms of recent form, the Wizards have shown some signs of improvement, winning four of their last ten games, including a notable victory against the Memphis Grizzlies just a day prior to this matchup. However, their scoring average of 112.4 points per game during this stretch is overshadowed by their average of 121.6 points allowed. The Wizards' last five games reflect a record of 2-3, with an average of 114.8 points scored and 118.2 points allowed. In contrast, the Spurs have been in fine form, winning seven of their last ten games, with an impressive scoring average of 120.5 points and allowing 116.2 points. Their recent streak includes a dominant 126-98 win against the Atlanta Hawks just before facing the Wizards.
The matchup also highlighted the disparity in home and away performance. The Wizards, while struggling at home with a record of 2-3 in their last five games, have seen their offensive struggles compounded by injuries. Jamir Watkins is out due to a knee injury, while Alex Sarr, Anthony Davis, and Trae Young are all listed as day-to-day, adding uncertainty to their lineup. The Spurs, meanwhile, are dealing with injuries to David Jones Garcia, who is day-to-day with an ankle issue, and Jayden Quaintance, who is out with a knee injury. Despite these setbacks, the Spurs have managed to maintain their strong performance.
The betting market reflected the Spurs' dominance heading into this game, with DraftKings setting the spread at 15.5 points in favor of San Antonio. The total for the game was set at 237.5 points, with odds of -112 for the over and -108 for the under. The moneyline odds indicated a strong expectation of a Spurs victory, with the Wizards at +800 and the Spurs at -1350.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed a competitive contest, but the Spurs' experience and skill ultimately prevailed. Key scoring plays in the fourth quarter included driving layups by Bub Carrington and Luke Kornet, as well as crucial free throws by De'Aaron Fox and Devin Vassell, which helped solidify the Spurs' lead. The Wizards fought hard, with Malaki Branham contributing a late layup, but it was not enough to close the gap.
As the game concluded, the Wizards' win probability was recorded at just 1.9%, underscoring the challenges they face this season. The Spurs will look to build on this momentum, while the Wizards must regroup and address their defensive vulnerabilities as they continue their campaign.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SA -15.5 | 237.5 o -112 / u -108 | San Antonio Spurs -1350 · Washington Wizards +800 |
Injury report
- Jamir WatkinsOutKneeWashington Wizards
- Alex SarrDay-To-DayFootWashington Wizards
- Anthony DavisDay-To-DayFingerWashington Wizards
- Trae YoungDay-To-DayQuadricepsWashington Wizards
- David Jones GarciaDay-To-DayAnkleSan Antonio Spurs
- Jayden QuaintanceOutKneeSan Antonio Spurs
Leaders
- PointsBub Carrington21Washington Wizards
- AssistsKyshawn George7Washington Wizards
- ReboundsTristan Vukcevic9Washington Wizards
- PointsDe'Aaron Fox27San Antonio Spurs
- AssistsStephon Castle11San Antonio Spurs
- ReboundsLuke Kornet12San Antonio Spurs
Recent form
Washington Wizards
Last 10: 4-6Streak W1112.4 scored · 121.6 allowed per game2-3 at home
- W130-122at Memphis GrizzliesDec 21
- L94-119at San Antonio SpursDec 19
- W108-89at Indiana PacersDec 14
- L126-130vs Cleveland CavaliersDec 13
- L116-131vs Atlanta HawksDec 7
- L101-146vs Boston CelticsDec 5
- L102-121at Philadelphia 76ersDec 3
- W129-126vs Milwaukee BucksDec 2
- L86-119at Indiana PacersNov 29
- W132-113vs Atlanta HawksNov 26
San Antonio Spurs
Last 10: 7-3Streak W2120.5 scored · 116.2 allowed per game5-3 away
- W126-98at Atlanta HawksDec 20
- W119-94vs Washington WizardsDec 19
- L113-124at New York KnicksDec 17
- W111-109at Oklahoma City ThunderDec 14
- W132-119at Los Angeles LakersDec 11
- W135-132at New Orleans PelicansDec 9
- L117-130at Cleveland CavaliersDec 6
- W114-112at Orlando MagicDec 4
- W126-119vs Memphis GrizzliesDec 3
- L112-125at Minnesota TimberwolvesDec 1
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | - | 20 | L1 | .756 | 62 |
| Houston | 10 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| New Orleans | 36 | 56 | L2 | .317 | 26 |
| Dallas | 36 | 56 | W1 | .317 | 26 |
| Memphis | 37 | 57 | L8 | .305 | 25 |
| 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 | San Antonio Spurs | Washington Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 43-104 | 42-95 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 13-41 | 11-45 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 24 |
| Free throws | 25-32 | 18-24 |
| Free throw % | 78 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 61 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 20 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 41 | 35 |
| Assists | 26 | 20 |
| Steals | 3 | 5 |
| Blocks | 5 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 5 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 19 |
| Points in the paint | 56 | 48 |
| Fouls | 19 | 25 |
| Largest lead | 24 | 5 |
| Lead changes | 8 | 8 |
| Time in front | 84 | 14 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter92-77Stephon Castle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter91-80Tre Johnson makes 26-foot running pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter94-80Keldon Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Stephon Castle assists)
- 3rd Quarter97-80Keldon Johnson makes 23-foot three point jumper (De'Aaron Fox assists)
- 3rd Quarter97-82Malaki Branham makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter97-83Tre Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter97-84Tre Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter97-86Will Riley makes 1-foot running dunk (CJ McCollum assists)
- 4th Quarter98-89Malaki Branham makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter100-89Luke Kornet makes 1-foot driving dunk (Stephon Castle assists)
- 4th Quarter101-89Stephon Castle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter102-89Stephon Castle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter102-91Kyshawn George makes 15-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter105-91De'Aaron Fox makes 26-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter106-91Stephon Castle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter106-92Jamir Watkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter106-93Jamir Watkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter108-93Luke Kornet makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter109-93Luke Kornet makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-93Luke Kornet makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter112-93Luke Kornet makes tip in dunk
- 4th Quarter112-95CJ McCollum makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter112-97Bub Carrington makes 6-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter114-97Luke Kornet makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Stephon Castle assists)
- 4th Quarter114-99Kyshawn George makes 1-foot layup (Tre Johnson assists)
- 4th Quarter114-101Tre Johnson makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter114-103Kyshawn George makes driving layup (Jamir Watkins assists)
- 4th Quarter114-104CJ McCollum makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter114-105CJ McCollum makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter116-105De'Aaron Fox makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter116-107CJ McCollum makes 2-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter118-107Keldon Johnson makes 4-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter118-109Bub Carrington makes driving layup (Kyshawn George assists)
- 4th Quarter120-109Luke Kornet makes driving layup (De'Aaron Fox assists)
- 4th Quarter120-111CJ McCollum makes 4-foot two point shot (Bub Carrington assists)
- 4th Quarter121-111Devin Vassell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter122-111Devin Vassell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter123-111De'Aaron Fox makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter124-111De'Aaron Fox makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter124-113Malaki Branham makes driving layup (Bub Carrington assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Washington Wizards, below favours San Antonio Spurs.
Venue
- Capital One ArenaWashington, DC
- Attendance20028
- OfficialsCourtney Kirkland, Jacyn Goble, Pat O'Connell
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