David Bertan’s Washington Wizards on Sunday grabbed an almost incredible victory over Brooklyn’s Nets in the final seconds of a 149: 146 match on Sunday, currently ranked second in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Eastern Conference table, NBA information said.
Less than ten seconds before the end of the game, the Nets were in the lead with 141: 146, but the Wizards managed to do almost the impossible – a long shot was taken, the ball was intercepted and another three-point shot was hit. The Brooklyn team did not use their chance to regain control in the final seconds, and after the violation, the Washington team scored two more points from the penalty mark.
Washington ‘Wziards’ pull out victory over Nets
Bertan played 30 minutes (30:14), scoring 11 points and winning three rebounds. The Latvian closed the game prematurely, earning six notes. Bertan hit three of the 12 thirds and the only shot from a closer distance. While in Rūjiena, “Wizards” scored three points more than they let in.
The most successful in the victory was one of the heroes of the last seconds, Russell Westbrook, who scored 41 points and won ten balls under the baskets. Bradley Beale, meanwhile, scored 37 points, including the penultimate long shot.
Kevin Durant stood out with 37 points in the Brooklyn team.
This was the first victory for the Washington team in the last five games. The capital’s club achieved its previous success only on January 12.
In the tournament table, “Wizards” with four wins in 16 games takes the penultimate 14th place in the NBA Eastern Conference.
They will play next game against Portland’s Trail Blazers on Tuesday.
In the NBA season this year, there are 72 regular season games for each team. Still, most games take place without spectators.
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