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Wizards Rally from 20 Down to Stun Grizzlies
21 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Wizards overcame a 20-point deficit to win.
- CJ McCollum and Kyshawn George scored 28 points each.
- Santi Aldama led Memphis with a career-high 37 points.
The Washington Wizards staged a remarkable second-half comeback, overcoming a significant 20-point deficit to secure a 130-122 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. The win ended the Wizards' seven-game losing streak in Memphis.
Key to the Wizards' resurgence were CJ McCollum and Kyshawn George, who each netted 28 points. McCollum proved clutch from beyond the arc, hitting four second-half three-pointers, while George added seven assists and seven rebounds. Alex Sarr also made a significant impact with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Memphis, playing with only nine available players due to various injuries, saw Santi Aldama deliver a career-best performance with 37 points and 10 rebounds. However, the Grizzlies struggled as Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jock Landale were limited by foul trouble. The Wizards outscored Memphis 42-27 in the fourth quarter, seizing control and securing the improbable win.
