Poole scores 26 as the Wizards snap their 6-game losing streak with a 107-99 victory over the Nets

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Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) dribbles downcourt as Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson (45) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

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Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) passes the ball as Brooklyn Nets forward Trendon Watford (9) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

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Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagne (9) goes up to shoot against Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33), guard Killian Hayes (7), and forward Jalen Wilson (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

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Washington Wizards forward Richaun Holmes (22) goes up to dunk against Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

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Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart goes up to shoot against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

By NOAH TRISTER

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jordan Poole scored 26 points, including a couple of crucial jumpers late as the Washington Wizards snapped their six-game losing streak with a 107-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.

Washington trailed 97-96 before going on a 7-0 run that included a 3-pointer and a long 2 by Poole. Bilal Coulibaly added 20 points for the Wizards, who won for just the 10th time this season.

Ziaire Williams led the Nets with 19 points, but after Trendon Watford’s layup with 4:45 remaining, Brooklyn didn’t score again until Cam Johnson’s two free throws with 13 seconds to play.

It was the first time all season Washington held an opponent under 100 points. The Nets managed only 12 in the fourth quarter. Washington won despite scoring just 40 after halftime.

Brooklyn was without D’Angelo Russell (right ankle sprain) and Noah Clowney (left ankle sprain). Washington was missing Malcolm Brogdon and Alex Sarr, both with left ankle sprains.

Take

aways

Nets: Brooklyn had won seven of nine, but this was a setback in its push to make the play-in round. The Nets are 1 1/2 games behind Chicago for the final spot, and they’re 0-2 against the NBA-worst Wizards.

Wizards: Washington’s backcourt of Poole and Coulibaly had a solid night, and the Wizards were able to win despite 23 turnovers.

Key moment

Coulibaly’s layup put the Wizards up 98-97 before Poole scored Washington’s next seven points.

Key stat

Washington’s previous low for points allowed was also against Brooklyn, in a 119-102 victory Feb. 5.

Up next

Both teams play again Wednesday night. Brooklyn hosts Oklahoma City, and Washington hosts Portland.

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