Spencer Dinwiddie scored 25 points (10 in the second quarter), and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Washington Wizards 115-104.
The Nets took control with a 28-12 run bridging the second and third quarters and led by as many as 19.
D'Angelo Russell had 23 points (13 in the first quarter) and 6 assists.
For the Wizards, Dwight Howard had 25 points and 17 rebounds on 9 for 13 shooting, and Bradley Beal added 20 points. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 18 points off the bench.
The Nets shot 42.2% from the field and 27.3% from 3 to the Wizards’ 42.5% and 16.7%. The Wizards forced 12 turnovers, about 6 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Nets outscored the Wizards 56-31 off the bench. The Wizards’ starters were outscored 51-41 in 19 minutes together. Jarrett Allen fouled out for the Nets, and Howard for the Wizards.