Brooklyn Nets defeat Washington Wizards in preseason

The Brooklyn Nets continued their strong preseason performance with a 131-122 victory over the Washington Wizards. The win marked their second consecutive victory in preseason play.

Nolan Traoré shines in limited minutes

Nolan Traoré, a 20-year-old guard for the Nets, delivered a standout performance, scoring 17 points in 20 minutes. Traoré, who had undergone an arthroscopy on his right knee in June, showed improved physicality and mobility after working on building muscle over the summer.

Traoré's efficient scoring and playmaking

His performance included 6-of-8 shooting, 2 three-pointers, and 3-of-3 free throws, along with 2 assists and 1 rebound. This was his third consecutive preseason game with 10 or more points, following 10 points against Charlotte and 12 points against Philadelphia.

Bilal Coulibaly leads French players for Wizards

In addition to Traoré's performance, Bilal Coulibaly of the Wizards was the top-scoring French player of the game, finishing with 19 points, 2 rebounds, 3 steals, and 1 block in 24 minutes. Coulibaly had 15 points before halftime but was less involved in the second half.

Alexandre Sarr contributes with rebounds

Alexandre Sarr, another French player on the Wizards, contributed 6 points and 9 rebounds in 23 minutes, despite shooting 3-of-10 from the field. Sarr's performance was notable for his rebounding, particularly after missing the French national team's August gathering due to a foot injury.