The Washington Wizards lost to the Brooklyn Nets 125-123 on Saturday night in New York City. This game ranks as the second straight loss where the Wizards gave up a 20 point lead — 23 points tonight — after being ahead for most of the game.
The first half was all Wizards, as they raced to a 73-55 lead. Kyle Kuzma was cold and sat most of the game out due to injury. But Kristaps Porzingis scored 20 of his team-high 38 points. Washington also forced Brooklyn to commit 10 turnovers. While the Nets were missing Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the Wizards were also missing Bradley Beal.