Timberwolves Secure Win Over Wizards at Home
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Target Center
Minnesota Timberwolves 120, Washington Wizards 109, final. Today's NBA pick is already sealed, as a hash, before kickoff.
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Who won Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves?
Minnesota Timberwolves beat Washington Wizards 120-109 at Target Center on November 19, 2025.
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Washington Wizards 120-109 in their latest NBA matchup at the Target Center. This victory marks the Timberwolves' second consecutive win and extends their lead in the series against the Wizards to 2-0 for the current season, having previously won their earlier meeting 120-109 on November 20, 2025.
The Timberwolves, with a home record of 10-5, have shown resilience in their recent performances, going 5-5 in their last ten games. They are currently on a two-game winning streak, averaging 115.2 points scored per game while allowing 115.5 points. Their last five games have seen them average 124.0 points scored while allowing 123.2 points, indicating a slight improvement in their offensive output.
In contrast, the Wizards have struggled significantly this season, holding a dismal away record of 1-13 and a recent streak of ten consecutive losses. During their last ten games, they have not secured a single win, averaging 113.7 points scored while giving up a staggering 131.8 points per game. Their last five games have been particularly challenging, with an average of 111.0 points scored and 127.8 points allowed.
In terms of player availability, the Timberwolves were without Donte DiVincenzo, who is sidelined due to an Achilles injury. The Wizards faced multiple injury concerns, with Jamir Watkins ruled out 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. This situation has undoubtedly affected the Wizards' performance, contributing to their struggles this season.
The matchup was characterized by a competitive atmosphere, with the Timberwolves leveraging their home advantage effectively. The conditions at the Target Center were conducive to a high-paced game, and the Timberwolves capitalized on their scoring opportunities. Key plays in the fourth quarter included a dunk by Marvin Bagley III and critical free throws by Julius Randle that helped seal the victory for Minnesota.
The betting market had set the odds for this game with the Timberwolves favored to win, reflecting their stronger record and home performance. The final score of 120-109 not only reflects the Timberwolves' dominance but also highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the Wizards as they seek to turn their season around.
Overall, the Timberwolves' ability to maintain composure and execute their game plan effectively led to their victory, while the Wizards continue to search for solutions to their ongoing struggles.
Injury report
- Donte DiVincenzoOutAchillesMinnesota Timberwolves
- Jamir WatkinsOutKneeWashington Wizards
- Alex SarrDay-To-DayFootWashington Wizards
- Anthony DavisDay-To-DayFingerWashington Wizards
- Trae YoungDay-To-DayQuadricepsWashington Wizards
Leaders
- PointsJulius Randle32Minnesota Timberwolves
- AssistsJulius Randle6Minnesota Timberwolves
- ReboundsRudy Gobert15Minnesota Timberwolves
- PointsKyshawn George23Washington Wizards
- AssistsKyshawn George7Washington Wizards
- ReboundsKyshawn George7Washington Wizards
Recent form
Minnesota Timberwolves
Last 10: 5-5Streak W2115.2 scored · 115.5 allowed per game2-2 at home
- W132-126vs New Orleans PelicansApr 13
- W136-132at Houston RocketsApr 11
- L120-132at Orlando MagicApr 8
- W124-104at Indiana PacersApr 7
- L108-122vs Charlotte HornetsApr 5
- L103-115at Philadelphia 76ersApr 3
- L108-113at Detroit PistonsApr 2
- W124-94at Dallas MavericksMar 31
- L87-109vs Detroit PistonsMar 28
- W110-108vs Houston RocketsMar 26
Washington Wizards
Last 10: 0-10Streak L10113.7 scored · 131.8 allowed per game0-6 away
- L117-130at Cleveland CavaliersApr 12
- L117-140vs Miami HeatApr 10
- L108-119vs Chicago BullsApr 9
- L98-129vs Chicago BullsApr 7
- L115-121at Brooklyn NetsApr 5
- L136-152at Miami HeatApr 4
- L131-153vs Philadelphia 76ersApr 1
- L101-120at Los Angeles LakersMar 31
- L88-123at Portland Trail BlazersMar 29
- L126-131at Golden State WarriorsMar 28
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Box score
| Stat | Washington Wizards | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 43-88 | 42-94 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 14-32 | 13-38 |
| Three-point % | 44 | 34 |
| Free throws | 9-12 | 23-32 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 50 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 19 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 31 |
| Assists | 25 | 28 |
| Steals | 6 | 11 |
| Blocks | 6 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 28 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 50 | 56 |
| Fouls | 26 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 27 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter67-83Rudy Gobert makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter69-83Kyshawn George makes 2-foot two point shot (Tristan Vukcevic assists)
- 3rd Quarter72-83Cam Whitmore makes 25-foot three point shot (Bub Carrington assists)
- 3rd Quarter72-85Jaylen Clark makes tip shot
- 3rd Quarter72-87Naz Reid makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot (Mike Conley assists)
- 3rd Quarter74-87Cam Whitmore makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter74-88Mike Conley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter77-88Tre Johnson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kyshawn George assists)
- 3rd Quarter77-90Julius Randle makes driving layup (Mike Conley assists)
- 3rd Quarter77-91Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter80-91Kyshawn George makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cam Whitmore assists)
- 3rd Quarter80-94Naz Reid makes 22-foot three point jumper (Julius Randle assists)
- 3rd Quarter82-94Kyshawn George makes 10-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter84-94Khris Middleton makes 14-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter86-94Tre Johnson makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter88-94Tre Johnson makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter88-96Jaylen Clark makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter90-96Khris Middleton makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter90-98Julius Randle makes driving layup (Mike Conley assists)
- 4th Quarter93-98Kyshawn George makes 24-foot three point jumper (Bilal Coulibaly assists)
- 4th Quarter93-101Donte DiVincenzo makes 23-foot three point jumper (Julius Randle assists)
- 4th Quarter96-101Bub Carrington makes 24-foot three pointer (Bilal Coulibaly assists)
- 4th Quarter96-103Julius Randle makes 2-foot two point shot (Mike Conley assists)
- 4th Quarter96-105Julius Randle makes 1-foot dunk (Donte DiVincenzo assists)
- 4th Quarter98-105Bilal Coulibaly makes driving dunk
- 4th Quarter99-105Bilal Coulibaly makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter99-106Mike Conley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter101-106Khris Middleton makes 13-foot two point shot (CJ McCollum assists)
- 4th Quarter101-109Mike Conley makes 23-foot three point jumper (Donte DiVincenzo assists)
- 4th Quarter104-109Khris Middleton makes 23-foot three point jumper (CJ McCollum assists)
- 4th Quarter104-111Rudy Gobert makes 9-foot two point shot (Anthony Edwards assists)
- 4th Quarter104-113Julius Randle makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter106-113Marvin Bagley III makes dunk (Kyshawn George assists)
- 4th Quarter106-116Donte DiVincenzo makes 22-foot three point jumper (Julius Randle assists)
- 4th Quarter106-118Anthony Edwards makes 2-foot two point shot (Mike Conley assists)
- 4th Quarter107-118Kyshawn George makes free throw 1 of 3
- 4th Quarter108-118Kyshawn George makes free throw 2 of 3
- 4th Quarter109-118Kyshawn George makes free throw 3 of 3
- 4th Quarter109-119Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter109-120Julius Randle makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Minnesota Timberwolves, below favours Washington Wizards.
Venue
- Target CenterMinneapolis, MN
- Attendance16578
- OfficialsCourtney Kirkland, Karl Lane, Jenna Schroeder
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