Brooklyn Nets Defeat Washington, Minnesota Tops New York in Preseason

The Brooklyn Nets secured a 131-122 victory over the Washington Wizards in a preseason NBA game. Israeli players Ben Sharf and Denny Wolf saw limited action, playing only eight minutes each. Sharf contributed four assists but did not score, marking a decrease in his playing time compared to previous preseason games. Nolan Traore led the Wizards with 17 points, while Michael Porter Jr. scored a game-high 22 points for Brooklyn.

The Nets controlled most of the game, leading for nearly 40 minutes and shooting 56% from the field. Despite Washington's 17 three-pointers, Brooklyn maintained their advantage, benefiting from balanced offensive contributions from Keon Ellis and Noah Claar, who each scored 15 points, and Moritz Wagner with 13. Brooklyn shot an efficient 72% on two-point attempts.

In another preseason matchup, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New York Knicks 122-104. Minnesota dominated from the start, leading by 12 points at halftime and extending their lead to as many as 20. Anthony Edwards was the high scorer for Minnesota with 26 points, including five three-pointers, supported by Jaden McDaniels with 22 points and LaMelo Ball with 10 points and seven assists. The Timberwolves shot 53% from three-point range, making 18 threes.

The Knicks, the reigning NBA champions, are still searching for their first preseason win after this loss. Jaylen Brunson led New York with 20 points, while OG Anunoby added 15. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 11 points against his former team. The Knicks struggled from beyond the arc, making only eight three-pointers at a 25% clip.