nba Game Recap
Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards Wrap - Washington Wins 149-146
Russell Westbrook scored 41 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Washington on Sunday, leading the Wizards to a 149-146 victory over Brooklyn at Capital One Arena.
Bettors who backed the Wizards were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 245.0.
Bradley Beal had 37 points for Washington and Moritz Wagner chipped in with 17 points. Russell Westbrook had 8 assists for the Wizards, while Russell Westbrook was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Brooklyn got 37 points from Kevin Durant in a losing cause and another 30 points from Joe Harris. Kyrie Irving contributed 8 assists for the Nets, while Bruce Brown had 9 rebounds.
The Wizards hit the break losing 71-65 before taking care of business in the second half.
Brooklyn won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-39.
Next game, Washington takes its act home to face Portland looking for another win. For Brooklyn, they head home to face Los Angeles.