Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 31, 2025

A second-half collapse decided this one. After a scorching first half that saw 127 combined points, Washington and Milwaukee combined for just 100 points over the final 24 minutes—a 27-point swing that ultimately determined a one-point finish. The Wizards' 114-113 victory came down to defensive tightening and offensive stagnation neither team could escape, particularly in the third quarter when just 47 combined points were scored.

The game's rhythm shifted dramatically after intermission. Q2 had been the offensive showcase, with 65 combined points as both teams traded baskets. But the third quarter's defensive grind—47 combined—foreshadowed the defensive intensity that would define the final stretch. Washington's Alex Sarr anchored the Wizards with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Bub Carrington added 20 points with 5 assists. Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo put forth 33 points and 15 rebounds, Kevin Porter Jr. chipped in 19 points, and Ryan Rollins contributed 16 points and 7 assists, but it wasn't enough in the clutch.

The 227 final combined total landed 7.5 points under the 234.5 market total, a sharp miss from the season's earlier head-to-head meetings between these teams, which had totaled 255 and 253 respectively. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed, as the second-half deceleration overpowered any offensive momentum either side could muster down the stretch.