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Nets Edge Wizards in Scoring Duel
6 Apr
Summary
- Nolan Traore scored 23 points and seven assists for Brooklyn.
- The Wizards are struggling with a six-game losing streak.
- Brooklyn secured a crucial win, their second in 14 games.

The Brooklyn Nets secured a hard-fought 121-115 victory against the Washington Wizards on Sunday. Nolan Traore was a standout performer for the Nets, contributing 23 points and seven assists, while Jalen Wilson added 19 points. This win marks only the second for Brooklyn in their last 14 contests.
The Wizards, who lost six consecutive games and 22 of their last 23, saw Will Riley score a career-high 30 points. Jamir Watkins added 20 points, and Julian Reese chipped in with 17 points and 16 rebounds. Despite these efforts, Washington's defensive struggles continued, having conceded over 300 points in their previous two games.
Brooklyn's late-game surge proved decisive. A crucial 8-0 run, capped by Traore's layup with two minutes remaining, gave the Nets a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Although the Wizards attempted to rally, key baskets from Wilson and Traore sealed the victory for Brooklyn.
This result impacts the draft lottery standings, with the Wizards holding a two-game lead over the Nets for the best odds. Both teams have upcoming games: the Wizards host Chicago on Tuesday and Thursday, while the Nets welcome Milwaukee on Tuesday.