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Nets’ assistant coach touched a live ball and the refs didn’t notice

Last year, the Washington Wizards showed signs of life, making the playoffs. It was their first appearance since 2018, losing in the first round to the Philadelphia 76ers. The addition of Russell Westbrook definitely helped the Wizards make the playoffs. During the offseason, Westbrook was traded to the Lakers for Kyle Kuzma. This season, Kuzma has stepped up as the Wizards’ franchise player.

Currently, the Wizards are holding the eighth position in the East. Last season, they held the same spot, and they made the playoffs. In the Play-In, they lost to the Celtics, so they had to face the Pacers, who they beat for the final playoff spot. Had the Wizards beaten the Celtics, they would have faced the Nets in the first round.

Tonight, the Wizards got their chance to face the Nets. Brooklyn is a team trying to get it together, after struggling last season, and this season. They lost a winnable game to the Cleveland Cavaliers and are trying to shake the rust off. Going to DC is no longer a guaranteed win, despite Brooklyn winning. The game was close, with the Nets winning by a point. Along the way, a Brooklyn assistant touched the live ball, violating the rules, but the referees didn’t notice.

Nets’ assistant coach touched a live ball and the refs didn’t notice