Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Apr 5, 2026
Final · NBA · Tip-off 3:30 PM ET at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Final Total: 236
over — the Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets combined for 236, over the 230.5 total.
Game Recap
Brooklyn held off Washington 121–115, escaping a late rally by the Wizards in a game that climbed well past its pregame total. The combined 236 points landed 5.5 points over the 230.5 market, a number set with the Nets' recent offensive struggles (101.4 per game over their last ten) in mind. The script shifted in the fourth quarter, when both teams combined for 67 points—the game's highest-scoring frame—to push the total decisively over.
The first half unfolded tightly, with teams combining for 113 points through two quarters. Washington's Will Riley led the way early with 30 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Julian Reese anchored the boards with 16 rebounds and 17 points. Brooklyn countered with Nolan Traore's 23 points and 7 assists, and Jalen Wilson added 19 points and 5 rebounds. The second half told a different story. After a flat third quarter—56 combined—both benches opened up in the fourth, with Brooklyn's 36 points outpacing Washington's 31 to secure the margin. Jamir Watkins chipped in 20 points for the Wizards, though it wasn't quite enough. DAGGER's pregame lean to the under missed badly, but the live call capitalized on the decisive fourth-quarter surge, cashing when the game's ceiling suddenly became clear.
Box Score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 115 | |
| 35 | 24 | 26 | 36 | 121 |
Top Performers
| # | Player | Pos | Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | Will Riley | F | 30 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| #5 | Jamir Watkins | F | 20 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| #nan | Julian Reese | F | 17 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| #88 | Nolan Traore | G | 23 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| #22 | Jalen Wilson | F | 19 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| #9 | E.J. Liddell | F | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Over/Under Line Movement
Recent Team Form
| Team | Scored | Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| 115.1 | 131.3 | |
| 101.4 | 117.0 | |
| Scored sum | 216.5 | vs 230.5(-14.0) |
| Allowed sum | 248.3 | vs 230.5(+17.8) |
Previous Matchups
| Date | Matchup | Away | Home | Total | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2026 | 113 | 127 | 240 | 216.5 | |
| Jan 2, 2026 | 99 | 119 | 218 | 224.5 | |
| Nov 16, 2025 | 129 | 106 | 235 | — | |
| Averages | 113.7 | 117.3 | 231.0 | 220.5 | |