Nets Defeat Wizards Behind Traore and Wilson

Brooklyn wins 121-115 in matchup of Eastern Conference bottom-dwellers.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 11:26pm

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Nolan Traore scored 23 points and dished out 7 assists, while Jalen Wilson added 19 points, as the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Washington Wizards 121-115 on Sunday. The Wizards, who have the worst record in the Eastern Conference, were led by Will Riley's 30 points.

Why it matters

This game featured two teams at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, with the Wizards and Nets jockeying for position in the NBA Draft lottery. The win gives Brooklyn a bit of momentum as they look to close out the season on a high note.

The details

Traore hit 5 three-pointers to pace the Nets, while Wilson also had a strong offensive performance. The Wizards kept the game close, with Will Riley scoring 30 points, but Brooklyn was able to pull away late with an 8-0 run to seal the victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Nolan Traore

A guard for the Brooklyn Nets who scored 23 points and dished out 7 assists in the win.

Jalen Wilson

A forward for the Brooklyn Nets who scored 19 points in the victory.

Will Riley

A guard for the Washington Wizards who led his team with 30 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough game against a team also fighting for lottery position, but I'm proud of the way our guys stepped up and made the plays we needed to get the win.”

— Jacque Vaughn, Head Coach, Brooklyn Nets

What’s next

The Nets will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, while the Wizards will welcome the Chicago Bulls to Washington on Tuesday and Thursday.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the struggles of both the Nets and Wizards this season, as they continue to jockey for position at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. However, the win gives Brooklyn a bit of momentum as they look to close out the year on a high note.