Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction

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The Minnesota Timberwolves took down the Dallas Mavericks 120-96 on Monday night at Target Center. With this win, the T-Wolves now improve to 9-5 on the season, 3rd in the Northwest Division. On a night when Anthony Edwards was not himself, Naz Reid was sensational off the bench, finishing the game with 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting in just 23 minutes of action.

He also hauled down 12 boards. Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert each contributed 15 points. The duo also combined for 14 rebounds and 7 assists. Minnesota crushed the Wizards on the glass, 59-43. The Wolves also had 27 assists and came up with 16 steals. They absolutely dominated the paint scoring 56 points under Washington’s basket.

The Timberwolves average 120.6 PPG (No.9 in the Association) so far this season, going 49.7% (4th in the league) from the floor. They have been averaging 43.6 RPG and 26.4 APG. On the defensive end, Minnesota is averaging 8.8 SPG (12th in the NBA ) and 5.6 BPG (No.7 in the Association). Last season, the T-Wolves won at Capital One Arena but came up short in their home building.

Washington Wizards Preview

The Washington Wizards don’t seem to possess any magic spell, capable of aiding them in turning their season around. On Sunday night, the Brooklyn Nets heaped further misery on the Wizards, pummeling them 129-106 in the nation’s capital. With this loss, Washington falls to 1-12 for the season, having the second worst record in the entire NBA.

Kyshawn George had 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in a losing effort. CJ McCollum added 17 points. Brooklyn shot 53.2% from the field and won the rebounding battle 44-33. The Wizards did not pressure the basketball enough, resulting in the Nets having 32 assists on the night.

Washington is averaging 112.0 PPG through the 2025-26 regular season, scoring 45.8% of its baskets. The Wizards average 43.9 RPG and 25.2 APG. On the defensive side of things, they have been averaging 6.5 SPG (29th in the Association) and 5.7 BPG (6th in the NBA).

In the 2024-25 regular season, Washington pulled off an incredible road win, edging out the Timberwolves by a deuce, 105-103. The Wizards, however, were comprehensively beaten 106-120 at Capital One Arena.

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