Recap
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Washington Wizards trade shots with the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center as Will Riley and Bilal Coulibaly lift a 29-assist night

The Washington Wizards left Chase Center at 17-56 after a 131-126 result against the the Golden State Warriors, who moved to 36-38, in a game that tipped at 10:00 PM EDT.


PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 11: Tyus Jones #5 of the Washington Wizards shoots the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on December 11, 2023 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

First quarter


The Washington Wizards opened with 25 points in the first quarter while the the Golden State Warriors hit 38 points in the same stretch.


The Wiz finished the night at 53 percent on field goals, and the early deficit came with the the Warriors producing a 52 percent mark.


Second quarter


The Washington Wizards answered with 35 points in the second quarter, and the the Golden State Warriors countered with 34 points to keep the margin tight at halftime.


DC’s ball movement showed up in 29 assists, and the the Warriors stayed connected with 32 assists.


Third quarter


The Washington Wizards posted 34 points in the third quarter as the the Golden State Warriors were held to 20 points, and the Wiz turned the run with 22 points off turnovers.


Will Riley supplied 22 points with 5 assists, and Bilal Coulibaly added 21 points with 6 rebounds as Washington Wizards post-match stats reflected 54 points in the paint.


Fourth quarter


The Washington Wizards scored 32 points in the fourth quarter, but the the Golden State Warriors closed with 39 points behind 31 free throw attempts and a 77 percent clip.


The Dubs also finished with 52 total rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds, while the Wiz ended with 44 total rebounds and 66 bench points in the Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors tactical recap.


The Washington Wizards final whistle reaction centered on 18 made three-pointers on 43 percent shooting, while the the Warriors matched that perimeter volume with 19 made three-pointers on 43 percent.


The Washington Wizards coach post-game reaction also had 11 turnovers on the ledger, while the the Warriors finished with 12 turnovers in a game that featured 4 ties and 5 lead changes.


The Washington Wizards next appear at 6:00 PM EDT on March 29, 2026, at Moda Center in Portland, USA, with the broadcast on KUNP, MNMT, and KATU.


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