Washington Wizards forward Jabari Parker (12) dunks with Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell (1) watching from the floor during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in New York.
(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
AP Photo/Kathy Willens
Washington Wizards forward Jabari Parker (12) shoots a three-pointer with Brooklyn Nets forward Ed Davis (17) defending during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in New York.
(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
AP Photo/Kathy Willens
Washington Wizards forward Bobby Portis (5) drives up against Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen (31) as Wizards guard Tomas Satoransky (31) and Nets guard D’Angelo Russell, left rear, watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in New York.
(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
AP Photo/Kathy Willens
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) drives around Wizards forward Bobby Portis (5) with Brooklyn Nets guard Allen Crabbe (33) pursuing during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in New York.
(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
AP Photo/Kathy Willens
Brooklyn Nets guard Allen Crabbe (33) defends as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots a three-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in New York.
(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
The Wizards’ four-game losing streak came to an end Wednesday night as Washington cruised past the Brooklyn Nets 125-116.
Bradley Beal led all scorers with 31 points on 12-22 shooting, becoming the first Wizard since Gilbert Arenas to average 30-plus points per game over the course of a month. Trevor Ariza added 23 points in arguably his best game this season.
D’Angelo Russell scored 28 points in the losing effort for Brooklyn, Shabazz Napier contributing 22 points off the bench.
One thing you should know about the game: The Wizards turned 16 Nets turnovers into 29 points. Washington is now second in the NBA in deflections and forcing turnovers.
The highlight you should see:
What’s next: The Wizards travel to Boston to take on the Celtics Friday night at 8 p.m. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington Plus and MyTeams.
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