"Two teams that desperately do not want to win any more games this season had to play each other. Washington had the worst record in the league entering play Sunday; Brooklyn was tied with Indiana for second-worst."
"The Wizards, listing all of their regular starters as out, had eight healthy bodies available at tipoff. Brooklyn had 10. It was a wildly perverse thing to want to witness."
"Wizards and Nets fans were locked in: Wizards @ Nets today is the most ridiculous tank battle of all time. Ten players are listed out for Washington, nine players listed out for Brooklyn."
"A lot of people came to watch in person. It was Kids' Day at Barclays, and they definitely wanted to see this unusual matchup."
The Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards, both with poor season records, played a game that neither team wanted to win. This matchup was significant in the context of maximizing lottery odds for the upcoming draft. The Wizards had the worst record in the league, while the Nets were tied for second-worst. With numerous players sidelined due to injuries, both teams fielded limited rosters. Despite the stakes, fans were intrigued by the absurdity of the situation, leading to a surprisingly well-attended game.
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