The Washington Wizards lost to the Brooklyn Nets 115-112 on Saturday despite a late-game comeback led by AJ Johnson.
Washington started the first quarter with more defensive intensity after allowing a franchise-record 162 points to Indiana the last time out. Alex Sarr paced the Wizards with eight point and three blocks as they took a 28-23 lead into the second frame.
Brian Keefe’s squad continued to attack the rim, shooting 23 first-half free throws and making 20 of them to grow a 17-point lead before a Brooklyn 3-point barrage cut the lead to just eight at halftime.