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Alex Sarr already leading the charge in Wizards’ secret to success this season

The Washington Wizards' three-point defense has been great so far this season.

By Jack Simone · Wiz of Awes

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 10:17 PM

Key Things to Know

Alex Sarr is leading the Washington Wizards' league-best three-point defense during the early 2026 season.
Opponents are shooting just 28.7% from three-point range against the Wizards through their first six games.
Opposing shooters are making only 25.2% of above-the-break three-pointers when guarded by Sarr.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Jack Simone of Wiz of Awes highlights that the Washington Wizards have built early-season success on exceptional perimeter defense, led by Alex Sarr. Through the team's first six games, opponents are shooting just 28.7% from beyond the arc, which ranks as the best three-point defense mark across the entire NBA.

Sarr is holding opponents to 25.2% shooting on above-the-break three-pointers. Washington features five players—Sarr, Kyshawn George, Anthony Davis, Bilal Coulibaly, and Trae Young—among the 15 players league-wide holding opponents under 30% on such attempts with at least 100 shots defended.

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