Memphis Grizzlies 112, Washington Wizards 116
NBA · 2025-12-28 · Winner: Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards defeated Memphis Grizzlies 116–112 on 2025-12-28 in NBA play, a 4-point result. A 19-0 road team run ending at Q3 1:55 swung win probability 91% → 8%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Memphis Grizzlies lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies | 27 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 112 |
| Washington Wizards | 25 | 35 | 24 | 32 | 116 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 19-0 road team run ending at Q3 1:55 swung win probability 91% → 8%.
Why Memphis Grizzlies lost
- Lost Q4 24-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 8:33 (win probability 27% → 90% for the home side).
- Shot 46.1% eFG vs a 53.2% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies | 8–0 | Q1 2:59 | 58% → 29% |
| Washington Wizards | 8–0 | Q2 11:46 | 28% → 57% |
| Washington Wizards | 9–0 | Q2 4:58 | 41% → 76% |
| Washington Wizards | 8–0 | Q3 7:02 | 60% → 91% |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 19–0 | Q3 1:55 | 91% → 8% |
| Washington Wizards | 9–0 | Q4 11:31 | 8% → 47% |
| Washington Wizards | 10–0 | Q4 8:33 | 27% → 90% |