Overview
- The Nets beat the Wizards 129-106 in Washington, snapping a four-game skid and dropping Washington to 1-12 with an 11th straight loss.
- Michael Porter Jr. delivered a season-high 34 points with nine rebounds and seven assists on 11-of-18 shooting and 9-of-10 free throws.
- Tyrese Martin scored 20 off the bench, including seven straight late in the third quarter to restore control.
- Nic Claxton contributed 17 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four blocks as Brooklyn shot 53.2% overall, 41.5% from deep and won the glass 44-33.
- No. 2 pick Alex Sarr was limited to nine points and three rebounds before fouling out, and Brooklyn now turns to a home-and-home against Boston this week.