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Brooklyn Nets at Washington Wizards

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21-36, 12-18 Away
Final
99 - 107

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Poole scores 26 as the Wizards snap their 6-game losing streak with a 107-99 victory over the Nets

Wizards top Nets to snap 6-game losing streak

Washington trailed 97-96 before going on a 7-0 run that included a 3-pointer and a long 2 by Poole. Bilal Coulibaly added 20 points for the Wizards, who won for just the 10th time this season.

Ziaire Williams led the Nets with 19 points, but after Trendon Watford's layup with 4:45 remaining, Brooklyn didn't score again until Cam Johnson's two free throws with 13 seconds to play.

It was the first time all season Washington held an opponent under 100 points. The Nets managed only 12 in the fourth quarter. Washington won despite scoring just 40 after halftime.

Brooklyn was without D'Angelo Russell (right ankle sprain) and Noah Clowney (left ankle sprain). Washington was missing Malcolm Brogdon and Alex Sarr, both with left ankle sprains.

Take aways Nets: Brooklyn had won seven of nine, but this was a setback in its push to make the play-in round. The Nets are 1 1/2 games behind Chicago for the final spot, and they're 0-2 against the NBA-worst Wizards.

Wizards: Washington's backcourt of Poole and Coulibaly had a solid night, and the Wizards were able to win despite 23 turnovers.

Key moment Coulibaly's layup put the Wizards up 98-97 before Poole scored Washington's next seven points.

Key stat Washington's previous low for points allowed was also against Brooklyn, in a 119-102 victory Feb. 5.

Up next Both teams play again Wednesday night. Brooklyn hosts Oklahoma City, and Washington hosts Portland.

Regular Season Series

WSH leads series 2-0

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 99 - 107
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 99 - 107
4th 0.0 Nets offensive team rebound 99 - 107
4th 0.1 Keon Johnson misses 26-foot three point pullup jump shot 99 - 107
4th 8.1 Corey Kispert makes free throw 2 of 2 99 - 107

Statistics

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33-84 FG 35-70
39 Field Goal % 50
14-36 3PT 13-31
39 Three Point % 42
19-24 FT 24-25
79 Free Throw % 96
39 Rebounds 37
16 Offensive Rebounds 7
23 Defensive Rebounds 30
25 Assists 26
16 Steals 7
4 Blocks 8
15 Turnovers 24
3 Team Turnovers 0
18 Total Turnovers 24
1 Technical Fouls 1
1 Total Technical Fouls 1
1 Flagrant Fouls 0
22 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 30
17 Fast Break Points 17
32 Points in Paint 38
28 Fouls 26
7 Largest Lead 14
Washington Wizards Washington Wizards Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Corey Kispert, F Out Dec 25
Cam Whitmore, F Out Dec 23
Brooklyn Nets Brooklyn Nets Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Haywood Highsmith, F Out Dec 18

Game Information

Capital One Arena

Location: Washington, DC
Attendance: 13,785 · Capacity:

2025-26 Atlantic Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
New York 21 9 .700 - W1
Boston 18 11 .621 2.5 W3
Toronto 18 13 .581 3.5 W1
Philadelphia 16 12 .571 4 L1
Brooklyn 9 19 .321 11 W2

2025-26 Southeast Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Orlando 17 13 .567 - W1
Miami 15 15 .500 2 L3
Atlanta 15 16 .484 2.5 L4
Charlotte 10 20 .333 7 W1
Washington 5 23 .179 11 L2
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