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Shorthanded Nets Fall to Wizards for Third Straight Defeat, 119-99

Missing three core pieces — Michael Porter Jr., Nic Claxton, Cam Thomas — Brooklyn saw its slide shrink the draft gap to Washington.

Nov 23, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) takes the ball from center Nic Claxton (33) in the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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Dec 29, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Brooklyn lost 119-99 at Capital One Arena, dropping to 10-22 with a third consecutive defeat.
  • Michael Porter Jr. (illness), Nic Claxton (personal reasons) and Cam Thomas (hamstring management) were ruled out.
  • Day’Ron Sharpe made his first start of the season at center, and rookie Danny Wolf logged minutes as the Nets reworked their rotation.
  • Justin Champagnie led Washington with 20 points off the bench, while Alex Sarr added 19 points and five blocks in a balanced effort.
  • The result tightened the lottery race, leaving the Nets fifth and within 1.5 games of the fourth-place Wizards, and Brooklyn is 0-6 without Porter this season.