Nets Triumph Over Wizards 121-115: April 5, 2026 Game Recap
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Washington Wizards 121-115 in New York on April 5, 2026. Nolan Traore scored 23 points and dished seven assists while hitting five 3-pointers.
Late run seals the outcome
Jamir Watkins hit a 3-pointer to put Washington up by four with 3:50 remaining. Brooklyn answered with an 8-0 spurt that shifted momentum late in the fourth quarter.
Traore’s layup made it 109-105 with two minutes left. After a Leaky Black 3 cut the lead, Jalen Wilson and Traore hit consecutive threes.
Key plays in the closing minutes
Trevon Scott converted a layup that extended the Nets’ cushion to 117-108. Brooklyn held the lead the rest of the way to finish the game.
Standout performances
Traore paced Brooklyn with 23 points and seven assists. Jalen Wilson added 19 points in support.
- E.J. Liddell and Josh Minott scored 15 points each.
- Drake Powell had 13 points and Ochai Agbaji chipped in 12.
Will Riley led Washington with 30 points. Julian Reese posted 17 points and 16 rebounds for the Wizards.
- Jamir Watkins scored 20 points and Anthony Gill added 17.
- Bub Carrington finished with 13 points for Washington.
Standings and context
The Wizards fell to 17-61 and have lost six straight. Washington has lost 22 of its last 23 games.
Brooklyn moved to 19-59 with the victory. The result keeps Washington two games ahead of the Nets for the top draft lottery position.
Indiana stood at 18-58 entering Sunday’s game at Cleveland. Washington had conceded a combined 305 points in back-to-back losses to Philadelphia and Miami.
What’s next
Washington hosts Chicago on Tuesday and again on Thursday. Brooklyn returns home to face Milwaukee on Tuesday.
This April 5, 2026 game recap highlights the Nets’ 121-115 triumph over the Wizards. Filmogaz.com provided the game details and statistics.
