Overview
- Drew Timme scored the decisive basket with 7.7 seconds left, leading the Brooklyn Nets to a 115-112 win over the Washington Wizards.
- The victory halted the Nets' six-game losing streak but resulted in late-game injuries to starters Cam Johnson and Noah Clowney.
- Timme, in just his second NBA game, recorded 19 points, six rebounds, and three assists, continuing his strong debut performances.
- The Washington Wizards, now 16-58, remain the NBA's worst team following a historically poor season, including their record-breaking loss to Indiana days earlier.
- The Nets' win also impacted their lottery positioning, dropping them below the Philadelphia 76ers in the draft standings.