NBA: Washington Wizards hit two three-pointers in final ten seconds to snatch victory from star-studded Brooklyn Nets

With just over ten seconds remaining and a 5-point deficit looking like it would cement their rock-bottom position in the NBA’s Eastern Conference, the Wizards surged up court to score twice in a thrilling finale to their 149-146 win, ending their four-game losing streak.

“This was the craziest game, one of the craziest — if not the craziest that I’ve ever been around,” head coach Scott Brooks told reporters after the game.

“We fought, we battled, we clawed, and we gave ourselves a chance. Hopefully this is the start of something that we’re going to be pretty proud of.”

In a standout performance, game-winner Westbrook scored 15 of his season-best 41 points in the final quarter, with 10 rebounds and eight assists also driving his Wizards to a vital victory.

“Russell willed this game,” acknowledged his coach. “This is what he does. He can do it every night. He doesn’t take nights off… He plays hard, he competes, he lays everything on the floor.”

The Wizards will be hoping this victory could be a springboard for the remainder of the season, having only won four games — and losing 12 — all season.

On the other hands, having acquired James Harden in a blockbuster trade, the 13-9 Nets will be hoping the shock defeat to the lowly Wizards is just an aberration.

Jokic halts the Jazz

The longest unbeaten run in the NBA season was halted in its tracks as a monstrous career-best performance from Denver Nuggets’ superstar center Nikola Jokic condemned the Utah Jazz to a first loss in 12 games.

In a rampaging offense, the big Serbian started quickly, racking up 22 points in the first quarter and ending with a commanding 47 in Denver’s 128-117 win.

“They’re playing amazing, they have 11 wins a row, they’re shooting the ball real well. It is a really nice win for us.”

The Nuggets move to a 12-8 record while the Jazz have a 15-5 record after the defeat.