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Nolan Traore's career day helps Nets put away Wizards
Traore’s career-high shooting helped Brooklyn end a late deficit and win for just the second time in 14 games.
- On Sunday, April 5, 2026, the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Washington Wizards 121-115, with guard Nolan Traore scoring 23 points and hitting five 3-pointers to secure Brooklyn's second win in 14 games.
- Both teams entered struggling for lottery position, with Washington holding a two-game lead over Brooklyn for best NBA lottery odds as the Wizards have lost six consecutive games and 22 of their past 23.
- Jamir Watkins hit a 3-pointer giving Washington a lead late in the game, but the Nets answered with an eight-point run; Traore's layup made it 109-105 with two minutes remaining, and Brooklyn led the rest of the way.
- Jalen Wilson added 19 points for the Nets, while E.J. Liddell and Josh Minott each scored 15; Washington's Will Riley scored 30, and Julian Reese recorded 17 points and 16 rebounds.
- The Nets continue their schedule hosting Milwaukee on Tuesday, while the Wizards return home for upcoming games against Chicago on Tuesday and Thursday.
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Nolan Traore scores 23 points, Jalen Wilson adds 19 and Nets beat Wizards 121-115
Nolan Traore hit five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and seven assists, Jalen Wilson added 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Washington Wizards 121-115.
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