Washington Wizards @ Denver Nuggets
11-18, 3-11 Away
128
11-18, 3-11 Away
17-10, 8-3 Home
141
17-10, 8-3 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
53% (48-91)
Field Goal %
65% (54-83)
49% (19-39)
Three Point %
25% (4-16)
57% (13-23)
Free Throw %
83% (29-35)
14
Turnovers
19
24
Rebounds
45
5
Largest Lead
16
Game Information
Denver, CO
Referee:Scott Foster
Referee:Evan Scott
Referee:Ashley Moyer-Gleich
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 48-91 | 54-83 |
| Field Goal % | 53 | 65 |
| 3PT | 19-39 | 4-16 |
| Three Point % | 49 | 25 |
| FT | 13-23 | 29-35 |
| Free Throw % | 57 | 83 |
| Rebounds | 24 | 45 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 4 | 7 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 20 | 38 |
| Assists | 40 | 31 |
| Steals | 10 | 8 |
| Blocks | 5 | 7 |
| Total Turnovers | 14 | 19 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 17 | 25 |
| Fast Break Points | 11 | 29 |
| Points in Paint | 48 | 98 |
| Fouls | 28 | 17 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 5 | 16 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Eastern Conference
| Southeast | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 46 | 36 | .561 | - | L1 |
| Orlando | 45 | 37 | .549 | 1 | L1 |
| Charlotte | 44 | 38 | .537 | 2 | W1 |
| Miami | 43 | 39 | .524 | 3 | W2 |
| Washington | 17 | 65 | .207 | 29 | L10 |
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
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