Brooklyn Nets 99, Washington Wizards 119
NBA · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards defeated Brooklyn Nets 119–99 on 2026-01-02 in NBA play, a 20-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 7:27 swung win probability 97% → 87%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Brooklyn Nets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nets | 24 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 99 |
| Washington Wizards | 37 | 27 | 32 | 23 | 119 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 7:27 swung win probability 97% → 87%.
Why Brooklyn Nets lost
- Lost Q1 24-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 3:29 (win probability 98% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 43.0% eFG vs a 52.0% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nets | 8–0 | Q2 7:27 | 97% → 87% |
| Brooklyn Nets | 8–0 | Q3 9:32 | 99% → 90% |
| Washington Wizards | 9–0 | Q3 3:29 | 98% → 100% |
| Brooklyn Nets | 8–0 | Q4 7:44 | 100% → 100% |