On Christmas’ Eve’s eve, The Wizards lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 123-105. Washington faced an uphill battle against the league’s second-best team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, regardless of the injury report. But the challenge became more difficult when Bilal Couilably (groin) and Alex Sarr (back) were ruled out. Yet, Washington hung with the Thunder and entered the fourth quarter down just four points. OKC went on a 13-2 run to start the final frame and finally put the Wizards away.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a monster game with 41 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks.