Minnesota Timberwolves 141, Washington Wizards 115
NBA · 2026-01-04 · Winner: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Washington Wizards 141–115 on 2026-01-04 in NBA play, a 26-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 1:03 swung win probability 50% → 22%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 38 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 141 |
| Washington Wizards | 28 | 30 | 21 | 36 | 115 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 1:03 swung win probability 50% → 22%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Lost Q3 21-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 1:10 (win probability 0% → 0% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-14.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 8–0 | Q1 1:03 | 50% → 22% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 10–0 | Q3 1:10 | 0% → 0% |
| Washington Wizards | 9–0 | Q4 0:43 | 0% → 0% |