WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. scored 34 points and Tyrese Martin scored seven straight points late in the third quarter and finished with 20 as the Brooklyn Nets sent the Washington Wizards to their 11th straight loss, 129-106 Sunday night in a matchup of one-win teams.
The Nets snapped a four-game skid and won for the first time since beating Indiana 112-103 in the first week of November, a victory that ended a run of seven straight losses to open the season. Both of Brooklyn's victories have come on the road, where they are 2-5.
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Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) rises for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore (1) dunks over Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) drive the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Tyrese Martin during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr., bottom, collides with Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George, top, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Nic Claxton scored 17 points, Ziaire Williams added 13, Noah Clowney finished with 12 and Terance Mann 10 for Brooklyn.
Kyshawn George led the Wizards in scoring with 29 points. CJ McCollum added 17 points and Khris Middleton 14 for Washington, which shot 35% (12 for 34) from 3-point range and 44% (37 for 84) overall.
Washington fell to 0-6 at home and lost for the 12th time in 13 games this season. The Wizards last won on Oct. 24, at Dallas (117-107), in the second game of the season.
The Nets overcame 11 turnovers in the first half and used a 35-25 scoring edge in the second quarter for a 63-53 lead at the break.
The Wizards battled back in the third quarter and outscored Brooklyn 31-22 over the first 10 minutes of the period to close within 85-84.
But after Williams hit a pair of free throws to increase the Nets' lead to three, Martin sandwiched a pair of field goals around a 3-pointer that stretched the lead back 10 points at 94-84 heading into the final period.
The Nets opened the fourth quarter on a 14-4 run and increased their lead to 20 points at 108-88 with just under eight minutes left and were never threatened the rest of the way.
Nets: Host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday.
Wizards: At Minnesota on Wednesday in the opener of a three-game trip.
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Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) rises for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore (1) dunks over Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) drive the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Tyrese Martin during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr., bottom, collides with Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George, top, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland kept alive its Six Nations title hopes and buried Scotland's in a familiar-looking 43-21 victory to launch the final round on Saturday.
The Irish moved three points ahead of France, which hosted England in the day's last match in Paris. Ireland was two minutes from being crowned champion but France's Thomas Ramos kicked a last-second penalty to win the match and title 48-46.
Ireland finished second, two points behind the French, who crushed the Irish 36-14 on opening night in Paris.
The Irish at least won the Triple Crown for a fourth time in five seasons, denying the Scots their first sweep of the home nations since 1990.
“We are proud of how we have performed when we've had to and that's five trophies in five years for us,” Ireland coach Andy Farrell said. “I know it's (another) Triple Crown but it's been hard to win over the years for Ireland and we're proud of that.”
Both sides began the match with title ambitions. But to win their first title since 1999, the Scots had ghosts to exorcize. They'd won only once in Dublin in 26 years, not since 2010, and never at Aviva Stadium. They'd also lost their last 11 contests to Ireland.
Ireland's modus operandi was power, controlling the gainline, and relentless pressure. They smashed a Scotland side that put 50 points and seven tries on hapless France last weekend.
“We saw what their attack was capable of last week and again today it came in waves, but our defense stood up and big moments helped keep them out,” Ireland captain Caelan Doris told broadcaster ITV.
“There were some calm heads in there which was helped by the fact we had scoreboard pressure throughout from a fast start which we aimed for as well. It felt composed out there and it was good.”
Ireland started fast again, scored six tries — three in each half — with five converted by Jack Crowley who added a penalty. Scotland trailed 19-7 at halftime and twice rallied to within five points, but each time Ireland had a quick response.
“I’m gutted,” Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu said. “We really set our sights on coming here and getting a result but Ireland were too good. We’ve made progression but we want to be where these guys are with a trophy.”
The game was intense and lively from the start.
The first scrum earned a penalty that moved Ireland into the Scotland 22. Fast hands fed fullback Jamie Osborne bursting between the posts for their quickest try of this championship, just after two minutes.
Scotland fired back in 19 phases. With big gains by forwards Jack Dempsey and George Turner, Finn Russell orchestrating, Darcy Graham finished out wide for his Scotland record-extending 38th try.
But an offside penalty against Graham sent Scotland reeling back to its tryline again, and Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan shot out of a collapsing maul for his 18th try, extending his Six Nations record for a forward.
Ireland was 19-7 ahead after 19 minutes with a try from first phase when midfielder Stuart McCloskey threw a huge pass to unmarked right wing Robert Baloucoune, whose pace beat the cover.
Ireland's defense in its 22 then turned over Scotland three times before halftime.
The Scottish backs finally clicked in the second half with tries by Russell and Rory Darge, but Ireland quickly restored 12-point leads after converted tries by Darragh Murray, a brief blood-bin replacement for the immense Tadhg Beirne, and winger Tommy O'Brien.
Crowley added a penalty to give Ireland a three-score lead and Irish supporters broke into song. Just for unnecessary gloss to the scoreline, O'Brien scored his second try of the match after Tuipulotu spilled the ball with time up.
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Ireland's Caelan Doris, center, lifts the Triple Crown trophy with teammates after the Six Nations rugby union match between Ireland and Scotland, in Dublin, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (Brian Lawless/PA via AP)
Ireland's team celebrates after winning the "triple crown" trophy following the Six Nations rugby union match against Scotland, in Dublin, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Ireland's Dan Sheehan, right, dives over the line to score a try as Scotland's captain Sione Tuipulotu tries to tackle him during the Six Nations rugby union match between Ireland and Scotland, in Dublin, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Scotland's Finn Russell, from, scores a try during the Six Nations rugby union match between Ireland and Scotland, in Dublin, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Ireland's Jamie Osborne, right, scores a try as teammate Dan Sheehan celebrates during the Six Nations rugby union match between Ireland and Scotland, in Dublin, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Ireland's Robert Baloucoune, right, scores a try as Scotland's Darcy Graham watches on during the Six Nations rugby union match between Ireland and Scotland, in Dublin, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Ireland's Jamie Osborne, right, celebrates his teammates after scoring a try during the Six Nations rugby union match between Ireland and Scotland, in Dublin, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
