Key Takeaways:
- De’Aaron Fox scored 27 points with five 3-pointers as San Antonio defeated Washington 124-113
- Luke Kornet delivered a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Stephon Castle provided 18 points and 11 assists
- Victor Wembanyama added 14 points and 12 rebounds off the bench, continuing his limited minutes following a calf strain
Match Analysis
De’Aaron Fox’ offensive firepower led the San Antonio Spurs to a comfortable 124-113 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night in Washington. Fox hit five shots from beyond the arc as San Antonio claimed its sixth win in seven outings, including their second success against the Wizards in a four-day span.
Luke Kornet made a strong impact with 20 points and 12 rebounds, while rookie Stephon Castle provided 18 points and 11 assists as the Spurs established control by halftime. Victor Wembanyama, who continued coming off the bench since returning from a calf injury, contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds in less than 22 minutes of action.
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— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) December 22, 2025
Wizards Unable to Rally Despite Efforts from Carrington, Johnson, and Vukcevic
Bub Carrington led the scoring for Washington with 21 points. The Wizards rested Alex Sarr (adductor) and Khris Middleton (knee) after both featured in Saturday’s 130-122 win at Memphis. Tre Johnson added 19 points, whilst Tristan Vukcevic notched 18, but the Wizards failed to reverse their struggles at home, now having lost four consecutive games at Capital One Arena.
Returning from a three-game road stretch with two victories, Washington could not close the gap following a dominant second quarter from San Antonio. Wembanyama, Fox, and Castle combined for 30 points in that period as the Spurs outscored the Wizards 43-21 and built a 20-point halftime advantage.
Second Half: Spurs Maintain the Advantage
After the break, the Wizards were unable to cut the deficit to fewer than nine points. The firm lead allowed San Antonio’s head coach Mitch Johnson to rest Victor Wembanyama for all but 40 seconds of the fourth quarter, keeping him fresh as he continues a managed return.
Upcoming Fixtures
- Spurs will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday
- Wizards are scheduled to visit the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday
