The San Antonio Spurs visit the Washington Wizards this Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 7 p.m. (Washington time, equivalent to 9 p.m. Brasília time). The game will take place at Capital One Arena, in the American capital, and marks the second duel between the teams in a few days. Os Spurs comes with a solid record of 20 wins and 7 losses and occupies a prominent position in the Conferência Oeste, while the Wizards are struggling with just 5 wins in 26 games.
The game highlights the contrast between the campaigns. San Antonio demonstrates defensive and offensive consistency, averaging about 120 points per game. Washington, on the other hand, has a hard time containing its opponents and allows an average of more than 126 points.
Tickets for the game are available via the official NBA platform and the Capital One Arena website. Prices vary depending on where the chairs are located and there are options to suit different budgets.
Where you can watch and stream live
It will be broadcast on Estados Unidos via regional channels MNMT (for Wizards fans) and FanDuel Sports Network Southwest (for Spurs). Internationally, NBA League Pass offers complete game streaming, including high-definition options.
At Brasil, the game can be watched live on NBA League Pass, the league’s official streaming service. Além In addition, platforms such as Amazon Prime Video and YouTube occasionally stream select NBA games depending on regional rights.
- Regional Channels: MNMT and FanDuel Sports Network Southwest.
- Globales Streaming: NBA League Pass.
- Additional options: Verifique Pay TV packages with sports channels.
Back-to-back dubs! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/LVTPZdNttd
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) December 20, 2025
Expected lineups and coaches
Gregg Popovich commands the Spurs, which has a balanced line-up led by Victor Wembanyama. The likely lineup includes Chris Paul in the frame, Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle on the wings, and Wembanyama in the paint.
On the Wizards side, coach Brian Keefe chooses CJ McCollum as the main playmaker. Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly make up the front line while Kyshawn George contributes to the defense.
- spores (probably): Chris Paul, Devin Vassell, Stephon Castle, Harrison Barnes, Victor Wembanyama.
- Wizard (probably): CJ McCollum, Bub Carrington, Kyshawn Gorge, Bill Coulily, Alex Sarr.
Injuries affect both sides, with Spurs monitoring G League players and Wizards dealing with losses like Corey Kispert and Khris Middleton.
History of confrontations and final games
The teams recently faced off, with Spurs winning 119-94 on December 18th. Historicamente, San Antonio are ahead in the direct duel, with seven wins in the last ten games.
The Spurs earned a convincing win over the Atlanta Hawks 126-98. Nos has recorded four wins in its last five games.
- Spurs’ last five: Vitória over Hawks (126-98), win over Wizards (119-94), loss in the NBA Finals
The Wizards’ alternate results, with a recent win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Nos the last five, a total of two wins.
- Wizards’ last five: Vitória over Grizzlies (130-122), loss to Spurs (94-119), win over
Weather forecast and playing conditions
Washington DC experiences mild temperatures in December, with highs around 8°C and lows around 2°C on game day. Não significant rainfall is expected to impact the indoor event at Capital One Arena.
The arena provides a controlled environment with no direct influence of weather on the game. Torcedores must prepare for moderate cold when arriving or leaving the site.
Top scorers and individual highlights
Victor Wembanyama leads the Spurs with averages of more than 25 points and 12 rebounds per game as well as crucial blocks. Dylan Harper is turning out to be a revelation, with recent performances over 20 points.
In the Wizards, CJ McCollum dominates the attack with around 19 points per game. Alex Sarr contributes rebounds and blocks while Bub Carrington dishes out assists.
- Top scorer Spurs: Wembanyama (25+ points), Vassell (approx. 16 points).
- Top scorer Wizards: McCollum (19 points), George (defensive contributions).
Curiosities and hunches
The confrontation marks the French duel between Wembanyama and players like Coulibaly and Sarr. Os Spurs want to consolidate their position in the Oeste playoffs, while the Wizards want to improve their campaign in the Conferência Leste.
Predictions point to a clear preference for San Antonio, with betting lines suggesting a spread of around 15 points. Analistas expects the visitors to win comfortably, taking advantage of solid defense.
Capital One Arena hosts an average of 20,000 fans for basketball games. The game promises intensity despite the imbalance in the campaigns.
Current team performance
San Antonio maintains a positive streak, with the defense allowing an average of fewer than 114 points. The team regularly wins away games and uses quick transition opportunities.
Washington is showing improvement in recent offenses but is suffering from defensive inconsistency. The team wants to surprise at home, taking advantage of Spurs’ possible fatigue on the road.
Both teams are adjusting rotations, with young players getting minutes. The game serves to prepare for more demanding sequences in the regular season.
Arbitration and technical details
Refereeing follows NBA standards, with an official trio designated by the league. Specific details will be announced hours before tipoff.
The over/under of the game is around 238 points and reflects the Spurs’ offensive potential. Analistas monitors the pace of play for final predictions.
General assumptions are for San Antonio to cover the spread based on recent performance and favorable history.