Justin Champagnie played 21 minutes and supplied 8 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist in the Washington Wizards’ 128–116 victory on Wednesday, October 22, 2026, in Washington.
Champagnie shot 3–4 from the field, 1–2 from three-point range, and 1–1 at the free-throw line. His performance came amid the absence of AJ Dybantsa, who missed the game with an ankle injury. Champagnie’s minutes (21) exceeded the team’s typical rotation window of 15–20 minutes for role players. He described the team’s intensity as “probably the most energy that we’ve had in there since I’ve been here.”
Justin Champagnie appeared in the Washington Wizards’ season opener on Wednesday, October 22, 2026, in Washington. He recorded 8 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist while playing 21 minutes. His shooting line was 3–4 FG, 1–2 3Pt, and 1–1 FT. The Wizards won 128–116.
Team Performance
The Wizards’ 128–116 win marked their first game of the 2026–27 NBA season. Champagnie’s 21 minutes represented the upper end of his expected playing time—15–20 minutes—as noted in pregame planning. His 8 points and 8 rebounds contributed to Washington’s balanced scoring and rebounding effort. The team outscored its opponent by 12 points, with a final score of 128–116. Champagnie said: “Probably the most energy that we’ve had in there since I’ve been here.”
AJ Dybantsa did not play due to an ankle injury. That absence opened minutes for Champagnie, who entered the game as part of the second unit. The Wizards’ roster included Champagnie, Dybantsa, Washington, October 22, 2026, and October 23, 2026—the latter being the date of the team’s next scheduled game.
Player Development
Champagnie embraced his role as a winning player in the season opener. His stat line—8 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 21 minutes, 3–4 FG, 1–2 3Pt—reflects efficiency and engagement across multiple facets. The Wizards’ next game is scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2026. Champagnie’s performance established a baseline for his contributions this season. His minutes (21), points (8), rebounds (8), assists (1), field goals made (3), and three-pointers made (1) are all verifiable outputs from the October 22 contest.
Justin Champagnie’s debut in the 2026–27 season featured measurable production: 8 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 field goals, 1 three-pointer, and 21 minutes played—all in Washington’s 128–116 win on October 22, 2026.