Brooklyn Nets at Washington Wizards

Brooklyn Dominated the Paint and Pulled Away Late

Brooklyn shot 57% from the field and outscored Washington 50-38 in the paint, giving the Nets two clear offensive advantages despite Washington shooting better from three. Brooklyn also gained an eight-point edge in the third quarter, then put the game away with a 9-0 run from 2:44 to 47.8 seconds in the fourth for a 131-122 win.

Final score: Brooklyn Nets 131, Washington Wizards 122. Primary win factor: Paint Dominance.