Brooklyn Nets (19-59) beat Washington Wizards (17-61) 121-115 at home on Sunday, April 5.
The game, quarter by quarter
The Nets had the better start, winning the first 35-23 to lead by 12 after one. The Wizards cut into the deficit with a 31-24 second quarter, though the Nets still led by 5 at halftime.
The Wizards won the third 30-26 to stay in front, taking a 1-point lead into the fourth. The Nets took the fourth 36-31; the Nets finished the job for a 121-115 regulation win.
What decided it
The Nets took better care of the ball, turning it over on 11.1% of possessions compared with 19.9% for the Wizards. Those extra possessions were crucial.
The Wizards did win one battle, second chances: ORB% of 30.6% against 25%. The Nets made up for it elsewhere.
At roughly 100 possessions per team, the Nets produced 121.3 points per 100 possessions to 115.3 for the Wizards.
The Nets' reserves also made a difference, outscoring the opposing bench 47-23.
Who made the difference
Will Riley was the game's biggest individual force for WAS: 30 pts, 4 reb, 6 ast on 9-16 shooting. His Game Score of 21.4 led everyone. His team was -7 with him on the floor.
Jalen Wilson led the Nets with 19 pts, 5 reb, 4 ast on 6-9 shooting, good for a 17.8 Game Score.
Julian Reese (17 pts, 16 reb, 1 ast) recorded a double-double.
What it means
The result fit the pre-game Win Meter, which gave the Nets about a 68% chance.
Across the last 6 meetings in our records, the series is even.
The Nets are now 19-59, and the Wizards are 17-61. The Nets last five before this game: L-L-W-L-L.
Written automatically by Tip Off Live software from box score data. Ratings and probabilities are our own model estimates.