Overview
- Michael Porter Jr. delivered 34 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in a 129-106 victory at Washington.
- Porter recorded seven assists in back-to-back games for the first time in his career, reflecting a deliberate shift toward cutting and playmaking.
- Fernández has urged Porter to finish cuts and avoid overdribbling, crediting the approach with lifting both the forward and the team.
- Brooklyn posted season highs with 129 points and 32 assists, signaling improved ball movement.
- Nic Claxton added 17 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and a season-high four blocks, while rookie Ben Saraf sustained a G League ankle injury and is being evaluated with an update expected.