- Matchup: Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network
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On Monday, the Washington Wizards (5-23) will take on the Phoenix Suns (16-13) at Capital One Arena, aiming for a much-needed victory.
The Suns recently clinched a victory against the Lakers, ending the game at a score of 132-108. In terms of fouls, the Suns recorded 23, while the Lakers had 25. Phoenix hit 12 out of their 32 three-point attempts. Meanwhile, Los Angeles managed a free throw percentage of 62.1%, converting 18 out of 29 shots. The Lakers also pulled down a total of 38 rebounds (14 offensive and 24 defensive) and registered 8 blocks. They dished out 26 assists and had 12 steals during the matchup. Defensively, Phoenix allowed opponents to shoot 48.1% from the field on 39 of 81 attempts. The Suns tallied 38 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and attained 9 steals. They gathered a total of 38 rebounds, 12 of which were offensive. At the free-throw line, Phoenix converted 18 of 20 attempts for a 90.0% success rate. The Suns concluded with a field goal percentage of 58.8%, going 50 for 85, and made 14 of their 34 shots from beyond the arc.
Dillon Brooks was instrumental in this victory, scoring 25 points with an impressive shooting record of 10 out of 15. Despite only playing 24 minutes without a rebound, Brooks had a field goal percentage of 66.7% but recorded no assists.
Phoenix heads into this contest with a record of 16-13 this season. They average 114.9 points per game (ranking 21st in the league) while shooting 46.8% from the field. The Suns hit 36.4% of their three-point attempts (409 out of 1,124) and 79.7% from the free-throw line. As a team, they secure 41.9 rebounds per game and have accumulated 740 assists this season, ranking 22nd in the league for assists per game. They turn the ball over 15.9 times each game and average 22.3 fouls per contest.
On the defensive side, the Suns force 17.6 turnovers and commit 19.8 personal fouls per game. They allow opponents to shoot 35.7% from three-point range and currently rank 9th in the league by giving up an average of 113.9 points per game. Opponents shoot 47.5% from the field (1,182 of 2,488), and the team averages 42.7 rebounds per game, ranking 6th in assists allowed with 744 this season.
In their last matchup, the Wizards suffered a defeat, losing 126-109 to the Hornets. Washington allowed Charlotte to collect a total of 51 rebounds (14 offensive). The Wizards managed 40.0% from three-point territory, hitting 20 out of 50 attempts, and shot 22 of 27 from the free-throw line (81.5%). The Hornets achieved a shooting percentage of 45.2% from the field, making 42 of 93 attempts. As for the Wizards, they connected on 40 out of 97 field-goal attempts for a shooting rate of 41.2%. They made only 10 of 35 three-point attempts (28.6%) and had a free-throw shooting rate of 82.6%. With 18 personal fouls committed, the Wizards earned 23 free-throw attempts and forced their opponents into 12 turnovers while collecting 31 defensive and 18 offensive rebounds, totaling 49 rebounds for the game.
Khris Middleton was notable for the Wizards, scoring 16 points in 22 minutes and providing 1 assist. He made 5 of 10 shots, achieving a field goal percentage of 50.0%, along with 1 rebound.
This season, Washington holds a record of 5-23. The Wizards commit an average of 22.1 fouls per game and hit 74.8% from the charity stripe. They average 25.5 assists per game (21st in the NBA) and turn the ball over 15.4 times. Scoring 3,153 points this season translates to an average of 112.6 points per game, while they secure around 43.9 rebounds per game. Offensively, Washington’s shooting percentage is 45.9%, ranking 22nd in the league.
Defensively, the Wizards allow opponents to shoot 37.0% from the three-point line (419 of 1,131) and permit a free-throw shooting rate of 79.3%. They give up an average of 29.6 assists and 49.4 rebounds, which ranks low at 29th and 30th, respectively. The Wizards are also ranked 29th in the league for points allowed (126.1 PPG) and force 12.3 turnovers from opponents while allowing teams to shoot 47.6% from the field (18th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Washington
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