Washington Wizards 109, Minnesota Timberwolves 120
NBA · 2025-11-19 · Winner: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Washington Wizards 120–109 on 2025-11-19 in NBA play, a 11-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:35 swung win probability 54% → 83%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington Wizards lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | 29 | 17 | 36 | 27 | 109 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 34 | 37 | 23 | 26 | 120 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:35 swung win probability 54% → 83%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Lost Q2 17-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q2 6:14 (win probability 75% → 99% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 17-10.
- Outscored 23-9 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 19-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 9–0 | Q1 1:35 | 54% → 83% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 16–0 | Q2 6:14 | 75% → 99% |
| Washington Wizards | 8–0 | Q4 10:51 | 99% → 88% |