WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Wizards prevailed over the Utah Jazz 125-122 in a battle of teams more focused on draft position than in-season standings. Johnny Juzang equaled a career-high with 27 points in the loss.
The Wizards (12-49) hosted the Jazz (15-47) at Capitol One Center in a battle of two NBA cellar-dwellers. Washington began the night with the fewest wins in the league, while Utah’s 15 wins are the third least overall and worst record in the Western Conference.
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Off to Toronto.#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/sdRljZU7hD
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 6, 2025
The Jazz injury report is familiar, as the team again takes the floor minus several veterans. Will Hardy’s bunch is missing starters Lauri Markkanen (back), John Collins (back), Walker Kessler (rest), and Collin Sexton (ankle), while sixth-man Jordan Clarkson will miss the game due to ongoing plantar fasciitis.
The @utahjazz injury report is lengthy against the @WashWizards.
OUT – Jordan Clarkson (foot)
OUT – John Collins (back)
OUT – Taylor Hendricks (leg)
OUT – Walker Kessler (rest)
OUT – Lauri Markkanen (back)
OUT – Collin Sexton (ankle)
QUESTIONABLE – Jaden Springer (back)
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 4, 2025
With the vets on the sidelines, Western Conference Rookie of the Month Isaiah Collier figures to play big minutes in Washington. Collier is averaging 10.8 points, 8.4 assists, and more than a steal in his last ten contests.
Rookie forward Cody Williams has played over 18 minutes a night in his past nine games. The former Colorado Buffalo averages 5.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks during the same stretch.
Second-year guard Keyonte George was a late scratch due to illness. Backup point guard Jaden Springer is also out with low back soreness.
Jazz open five-game road trip on East Coast
Washington is the first stop of the Jazz’s five-game road trip. They will also face the Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, and Memphis Grizzlies before returning home on March 14.
Of the Jazz’s 21 remaining games, 11 will be played on the road, while 10 will be played at Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
The Jazz are 7-22 on the road this season and 8-24 at home.
According to Tankathon, the Jazz’s remaining schedule is the 14th most difficult in the NBA, with upcoming opponents’ average win percentage of .509.
Washington Wizards Injury Report
OUT – Saddiq Bey (knee)
OUT – Malcolm Brogdon (ankle)
QUESTIONABLE – Kyshawn George (jaw)
QUESTIONABLE – Richaun Holmes (knee)
Pregame
shootaround in the nation’s capitol 🏛️#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/I7nbPvuc3C
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 5, 2025
Keyonte George is officially out tonight for the @utahjazz.#Takenote | @kslsports https://t.co/seamj9PyJn
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 5, 2025
A lot of familiar names from the last two drafts starting tonight. pic.twitter.com/7A64NW5MhI
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 5, 2025
LISTEN LIVE: @utahjazz begin their road trip in DC as they face the @WashWizards on the @kslsports app, @KSLSportsZone and:https://t.co/ndi0MJ4SsG pic.twitter.com/dfU5oAmVmS
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 6, 2025
First Quarter
The @WashWizards lead the @utahjazz 12-10 five minutes into the first quarter.
Four different Jazz players are already on the board. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/smeF9bDHPL
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 6, 2025
johnny brought the moves to the dmv 🕺#TakeNote | @johnnyjuzang pic.twitter.com/5s1gOvon65
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 6, 2025
At the end of the one the @utahjazz and @wizards are tied at 32.
Well played quarter considering the young personnel, fun start. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/BqTSEm00LY
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 6, 2025
Second Quarter
We going to see more Svi field goal attempts, or Tshiebwe rebounds?
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 6, 2025
big jam droppin' in 💥 pic.twitter.com/0YxDUF9Tg7
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 6, 2025
With 6:36 left in the first half the @utahjazz trail the @WashWizards 43-39.
Brice Sensabaugh has 8 points to lead the Jazz. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/bnVE42nHEe
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 6, 2025
Sarr vs. Filipowski is a fun battle between the second overall pick and the second pick of the second round.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 6, 2025
you wanna see some reeaaallll speed?! 🏎️💨 pic.twitter.com/1uFnZWjVb6
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 6, 2025
Isaiah Collier's speed is unfair 🏃♂️💨https://t.co/Hqalw6ym5G
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 6, 2025
At the break the @utahjazz trail the @washwizards 62-55.
Kyle FIlipowski has 15 points to lead the Jazz. #takenote pic.twitter.com/9BoccVQo7K
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 6, 2025
Third Quarter
please enjoy these 5 points from @JohnnyJuzang 🍿
(he's got 14) pic.twitter.com/rs7ctif8rM
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 6, 2025
A quick 9-0 run from the @Utahjazz and they have trimmed the @WashWizards lead to six, 78-72.
Isaiah Collier has 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/Z0nDbIBKAC
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 6, 2025
Through three the @utahjazz trail the @WashWizards 96-91.
Four Jazz players have scored at least 14 points. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/Oss5rOkFYE
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 6, 2025
Fourth Quarter
svi’s got the smooth moves 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/XrmlQ8sRFq
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 6, 2025
things we 💜: https://t.co/wrx83mboUl pic.twitter.com/cKURhfCMVH
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 6, 2025
now that's how you attack the rack 🤺 pic.twitter.com/YXF0ZqTf3H
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 6, 2025
With 6:01 left in the game the @utahjazz trail the @WashWizards 107-106.
Big close coming up.
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 6, 2025
The @utahjazz fall to the @WashWizards 125-122.
Johnny Juzang ties a career-high 27 points in the loss. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/4FitTZ7eO8
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 6, 2025
Jazz-Wizards Gameday Reading
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