Nets' Michael Porter Jr. drops 23 in 127-113 win over the Wizards

Brooklyn takes advantage of short-handed Washington squad to snap recent skid

Feb. 7, 2026 at 5:15pm

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The Brooklyn Nets (14-37) snapped their recent losing streak with a 127-113 victory over the Washington Wizards (14-37) on Saturday. Forward Michael Porter Jr. led the way for the Nets with 23 points and 6 rebounds, while center Day'Ron Sharpe added 19 points and 9 rebounds off the bench. The Nets were able to build a 34-point lead early and coast to the double-digit win despite some late lapses, taking advantage of a Wizards team missing most of its regular rotation players.

Why it matters

The Nets have been struggling since the start of the new year, so this win over a fellow struggling team provides a much-needed confidence boost. The Nets were able to capitalize on the Wizards' depleted roster and get a convincing victory, which could help them build momentum heading into the second half of the season.

The details

The Nets jumped out to a big early lead, building a 34-point advantage that allowed them to withstand a Wizards comeback attempt in the second half. Michael Porter Jr. led the way offensively for Brooklyn, while center Day'Ron Sharpe had a strong game off the bench with 19 points and 9 rebounds. The Nets were able to take advantage of a Wizards team missing most of its regular rotation players, with only 8 players available for Washington.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Michael Porter Jr.

A forward for the Brooklyn Nets who led the team with 23 points and 6 rebounds in the win over the Wizards.

Day'Ron Sharpe

A center for the Brooklyn Nets who came off the bench to score 19 points and grab 9 rebounds.

Nolan Traore

A Nets player who scored efficiently and distributed the ball well as the starting point guard.

Nic Claxton

A Nets center who had a solid outing despite playing limited minutes due to the Nets' large lead.

Day'Ron Sharpe

A Nets center who dominated the paint against the short-handed Wizards, scoring 19 points and grabbing 9 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This win over the Wizards provides the Nets with a much-needed confidence boost as they look to turn around their season in the second half. The team was able to capitalize on a depleted Wizards roster and get a convincing victory, which could help them build momentum heading into the final stretch of the year.