Detroit faces Washington on home slide
March 7, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (30-34, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (15-50, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Pistons -6
Siakam, Raptors to visit Porzingis, Wizards
March 3, 2023 GMTToronto Raptors (31-33, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (30-32, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors take on Kristaps Porzingis and the Washington Wizards in Eastern Conference action Saturday.
Kuzma scores 30, Wizards beat Raptors to edge closer in East
March 3, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored the game's first 10 points and finished with 30, Kristaps Porzingis added 25 points, and the Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 119-108 on Thursday night in the opener of a two-game set between Eastern Conference playoff contenders.
Beal, Wizards spoil Snyder’s Hawks debut with 119-116 win
March 1, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Returning to the bench for the first time in 10 months, Quin Snyder quickly got an idea of the challenge he faces with the Atlanta Hawks.
The enigmatic team flopped down the stretch in Snyder's Atlanta coaching debut, losing 119-116 to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
Chicago hosts conference foe Washington
February 25, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (28-31, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (27-33, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Chicago hosts Washington in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams.
Beal, Wizards overcome 20-point deficit to beat Timberwolves
February 17, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Washington Wizards looked ready to start their All-Star break early, before Bradley Beal helped snap them out of their funk.
This new-look, still-adjusting team has been starting to turn a corner.
Kuzma returns from injury and Wizards top Blazers 126-101
February 15, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Kyle Kuzma returned from an ankle sprain and scored 33 points, making six 3-pointers, to lead the Washington Wizards to a 126-101 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.
Warriors host the Wizards in cross-conference contest
February 12, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (26-29, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (28-28, ninth in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Monday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Golden State and Washington square off in non-conference action.
Indiana faces Washington, looks to stop road losing streak
February 11, 2023 GMTIndiana Pacers (25-32, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (25-29, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Wizards -4.5
Garland, Allen each score 23, Cavaliers rout Wizards 114-91
February 7, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen scored 23 points apiece and Donovan Mitchell added 21 to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 114-91 rout of the Washington Wizards on Monday night.
All five Cleveland starters were in double figures by halftime, and the Cavaliers won for the fourth time in five games.
Washington plays Detroit, looks for 6th straight road win
January 31, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (24-26, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (13-39, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Washington visits Detroit looking to extend its five-game road winning streak.
San Antonio takes on Washington, aims to stop 5-game skid
January 29, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (23-26, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (14-36, 14th in the Western Conference)
San Antonio; Monday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio comes into the matchup with Washington after losing five straight games.
Kyle Kuzma has 33 points, Wizards beat Rockets 108-103
January 26, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 20 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter to help the Washington Wizards rally for a 108-103 victory over the Houston Rockets Wednesday night.
The Wizards trailed by as many 19 points and were down by 10 to open the fourth quarter before Kuzma took over.
Kuzma FT lifts Wizards over Mavs 127-126 despite Doncic’s 41
January 25, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 30 points and made one of two free throws to break a tie with 4.2 seconds remaining, lifting the Washington Wizards to a 127-126 victory over Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.
Doncic leads Dallas into matchup against Washington
January 23, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (20-26, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (25-23, fifth in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Luka Doncic leads Dallas into a matchup with Washington.
Hachimura scores 30 to lead Wizards over Magic 138-118
January 22, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Rui Hachimura equaled a career high with 30 points and Kyle Kuzma added 25 to lift the Washington Wizards to a 138-118 victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.
Bradley Beal scored 17 points in his second game back from a hamstring injury, although Kristaps Porzingis left the game in the third quarter with a left ankle sprain.
Kuzma, Wizards beat Knicks 116-105 in Beal’s return
January 19, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Bradley Beal made his first shot to give Washington a lead it never gave up.
With their leading scorer back, the Wizards finally got their starting lineup together again and couldn't have asked for a better reunion.
Porzingis and the Wizards take on conference foe New York
January 17, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (18-26, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (25-20, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Julius Randle and the New York Knicks host Kristaps Porzingis and the Washington Wizards in Eastern Conference play Wednesday.
Curry, Poole lead Warriors to 127-118 win against Wizards
January 17, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 41 points and Jordan Poole added 32 points to help the wobbling Golden State Warriors to a 127-118 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday.
Golden State had lost four of five coming into the game.
Golden State visits Washington after Kuzma’s 40-point game
January 16, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (21-22, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (18-25, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Monday, 3 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Wizards -3.5
Knicks hold off Wizards 112-108 despite Kuzma’s 40
January 14, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 34 points, including a couple crucial free throws with 13.9 seconds left, and the New York Knicks held off a furious Washington rally in a 112-108 victory over the Wizards on Friday night.
Kuzma hits late 3-pointer to lift Wizards past Bulls, 100-97
January 12, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma broke a tie with a 3-pointer with 5.7 seconds left and the Washington Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 100-97 on Wednesday night.
Following a timeout, Kuzma drove to his right and hit a leaning shot as he floated toward the Wizards’ bench.
McCollum scores 34, Pelicans beat Wizards 132-112
January 10, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 34 points and Jonas Valanciunas added 27 points and 12 rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Washington Wizards 132-112 on Monday night.
New Orleans (25-16), which had lost four of five, took the lead early in the second quarter and put the game away when it scored the first 15 points of the fourth quarter to take a 115-88 lead with 8:44 to play.
New Orleans faces Washington, aims to break road skid
January 8, 2023 GMTNew Orleans Pelicans (24-16, third in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (17-23, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans hits the road against Washington looking to end its three-game road skid.
Thunder complete series sweep of Beal-less Wizards, 127-110
January 7, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder completed a regular-season sweep of the Washington Wizards with a 127-110 win on Friday night.
Josh Giddey added 20 points, nine assists and five rebounds for Oklahoma City, which shot 51% from the field, including 45.9% (17 of 37) from 3-point range.
Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into matchup with Washington
January 5, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (17-22, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (16-22, 13th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into a matchup against Washington.
Porzingis, Wizards beat Magic 119-100 for 4th straight win
December 31, 2022 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis had 30 points and 13 rebounds and the Washington Wizards routed the short-handed Orlando Magic 119-100 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory.
Kyle Kuzma added 23 points and Rui Hachimura had 16 points and seven rebounds.
Rui Hachimura helps Wizards beat short-handed Suns, 127-102
December 29, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Rui Hachimura matched his career high with 30 points and converted a pivotal three-point play to help the Washington Wizards pull away for a 127-102 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night in a meeting of depleted teams.
Washington and Phoenix meet in out-of-conference game
December 28, 2022 GMTPhoenix Suns (20-15, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (14-21, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Wizards -1.5; over/under is 221
Kyle Kuzma scores 32 points, Wizards beat Kings 125-111
December 24, 2022 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 32 points and the Washington Wizards beat the Sacramento Kings 125-111 on Friday night to end a six-game trip.
Beasley, Clarkson lead Jazz to 120-112 victory over Wizards
December 23, 2022 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Malik Beasley scored 25 points and Jordan Clarkson added 23 to power the Utah Jazz past the reeling Washington Wizards 120-112 on Thursday night.
“I was attacking the hole and not settling for 3s,” Beasley said.
Wizards snap losing streak at 10, beat Suns 113-110
December 21, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 29 points and the Washington Wizards stopped their 10-game losing streak on Tuesday night, beating the Phoenix Suns 113-110.
Washington played without Kristaps Porzingis, sidelined with what Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr.
Jokic scores 43 as Nuggets down ex-mates, Wizards 141-128
December 15, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had a season-high 43 points to go with 14 rebounds and eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets overcame strong games from former teammates Will Barton and Monte Morris to beat the undermanned Washington Wizards 141-128 on Wednesday night.
Washington plays Charlotte following overtime win
December 9, 2022 GMTCharlotte Hornets (4-13, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (9-7, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Washington hosts the Charlotte Hornets following the Washington Wizards' 107-106 overtime win against the Miami Heat.
Miami plays Washington, seeks 5th straight home win
December 9, 2022 GMTWashington Wizards (10-8, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (8-11, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Miami hosts Washington aiming to extend its four-game home winning streak.
Rozier, Hornets hold on to beat Wizards 117-116
December 3, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Terry Rozier scored 25 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 and the Charlotte Hornets held off a furious fourth-quarter rally by Bradley Beal and the Wizards to hand Washington its fifth loss in the last six games, 117-116 on Friday night.
Washington plays Charlotte, aims to break road skid
December 1, 2022 GMTWashington Wizards (11-11, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (6-15, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Washington will try to break its four-game road skid when the Wizards visit Charlotte.
Porzingis scores 41, Towns hurt as Wizards beat T-Wolves
November 29, 2022 GMTKristaps Porzingis scored a career-high 41 points, including 29 in the first half, and the Washington Wizards beat Minnesota 142-127 on Monday after Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony-Towns was helped off the court in the third quarter with a right leg injury.
Minnesota star Towns helped off with right leg injury
November 29, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — An uneven start to the season for the Minnesota Timberwolves turned even worse when Karl-Anthony Towns had to be helped off the court in the third quarter at Washington. He wasn't putting any weight on his right leg.
Wizards take on the Timberwolves on 3-game slide
November 28, 2022 GMTMinnesota Timberwolves (10-10, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (10-10, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Wizards -1.5; over/under is 223
Lowry scores 28, Heat rally past Wizards 113-105
November 24, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Kyle Lowry took care of the start. Tyler Herro came through for the finish.
And the Miami Heat got a much-needed win.
Lowry scored 24 of his 28 points in the first half, Herro made four 3-pointers down the stretch and the Heat wasted a 21-point second-half lead before beating the Washington Wizards 113-105 on Wednesday night and ending a four-game slide.
Kuzma scores 28 points, Wizards beat Hornets; Beal limps off
November 21, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma had 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists and the Washington Wizards, after watching star Bradley Beal limp off in the last minute, beat the Charlotte Hornets 106-102 on Sunday night.
Beal scores 27 points, Wizards outlast Heat 107-106 in OT
November 19, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 27 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 20 points and a season-high 17 rebounds and the Washington Wizards beat the undermanned Miami Heat 107-106 in overtime Friday night.
Washington takes on Oklahoma City, looks for 5th straight victory
November 15, 2022 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (6-8, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (8-6, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Washington looks to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Wizards take on Oklahoma City.
Porzingis has 31, Wizards beat Jazz 121-112 for 3rd straight
November 13, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis had 31 points and 10 rebounds, Kyle Kuzma added 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and the Washington Wizards beat the Utah Jazz 121-112 on Saturday night for their season-high third straight victory.
Utah puts road win streak on the line against Washington
November 11, 2022 GMTUtah Jazz (10-3, first in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (6-6, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Utah visits Washington looking to extend its three-game road winning streak.
Kuzma leads short-handed Wizards past Mavericks 113-105
November 11, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 36 points, and the Washington Wizards overcame the absence of Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis to beat the Dallas Mavericks 113-105 on Thursday night.
Rui Hachimura added 23 points for Washington, which was missing Beal because of health and safety protocols and Porzingis because of a left groin strain.
Kuzma scores 36 to lead Wizards past Mavericks 113-105
November 11, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 36 points, and the Washington Wizards overcame the absence of Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis to beat the Dallas Mavericks 113-105 on Thursday night.
Rui Hachimura added 23 points for Washington, which was missing Beal because of health and safety protocols and Porzingis because of a left groin strain.
Kuzma, Wizards hand Hornets fifth straight loss, 108-100
November 8, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 20 points and the Washington Wizards handed the slumping Charlotte Hornets their fifth straight loss, 108-100 on Monday night.
Porzingis, Beal lead Wizards over Embiid-less 76ers, 121-111
November 3, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis had 30 points and nine rebounds, Bradley Beal added 29 points and the Washington Wizards took advantage of Joel Embiid's absence for a 121-111 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
Pacers sharp early in 127-117 victory over Wizards
October 29, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton had 25 points and 12 assists, Myles Turner added 27 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 127-117 on Friday night.
Assistant Lloyd Pierce was coaching the Pacers because Rick Carlisle had a previously scheduled event recognizing his daughter as cheer captain on her senior night.
Beal limited by back, but Wizards roll past Pistons 120-99
October 26, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 25 points, and the Washington Wizards overcame Bradley Beal's back issues to beat the Detroit Pistons 120-99 on Tuesday night.
Beal was limited to 21:49 because of back tightness, although he was able to return late in the third quarter after missing the entire second.
Beal, Wizards open season with 114-107 win over Pacers
October 20, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bradley Beal played smooth and efficient — just the way coach Wes Unseld Jr. wanted.
Beal, a three-time All-Star, scored 23 points, Kyle Kuzma added 20 and Kristaps Porzingis had 15 points and 10 rebounds as the Washington Wizards led wire to wire to beat the rebuilding Indiana Pacers 114-107 Wednesday night.
All eyes on Bradley Beal as big offseason begins for Wizards
April 11, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A few weeks after the surgery that ultimately ended his season, Bradley Beal was talking with reporters when he was asked a simple question: Was it fair to say he was leaning toward re-signing with Washington?
Kuzma and the Wizards take on conference foe Charlotte
April 9, 2022 GMTWashington Wizards (35-46, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (42-39, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Kyle Kuzma and the Washington Wizards take on Miles Bridges and the Charlotte Hornets in Eastern Conference action.
New York plays Washington, aims for 5th straight road win
April 7, 2022 GMTNew York Knicks (35-45, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (35-45, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: New York will try to keep its four-game road win streak intact when the Knicks play Washington.
Atlanta faces Washington, looks for 4th straight home win
April 6, 2022 GMTWashington Wizards (35-44, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (41-38, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Hawks face Washington.
Minnesota takes on Washington in cross-conference game
April 4, 2022 GMTWashington Wizards (34-44, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (45-34, seventh in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -11.5
Dallas faces Washington on 3-game win streak
March 31, 2022 GMTDallas Mavericks (48-29, third in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (33-43, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Dallas will attempt to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Mavericks take on Washington.