Dinwiddie, Nets enjoying hot streak

Spencer Dinwiddie scored 27 points in his first game since signing a three-year contract extension, and the Nets beat the Wizards 125-118 Friday night for their season-best fourth straight victory.

Joe Harris added 19 points for the Nets, who put up a season-high 70 points in the first half but had a 16-point lead trimmed to four in the fourth quarter.

Dinwiddie halted Washington’s run with a basket and some free throws, and Harris added some clutch baskets down the stretch as the Nets sent the Wizards to their fourth straight loss.

Dinwiddie finished right at the 27 points he averaged in the first three games of the win streak. He had a career-high 39 Wednesday in Philadelphia and the next day agreed in principle to the extension worth about $34 million.

■ Giannis Antetokounmpo matched his career high with 44 points as the Bucks beat the Cavaliers 114-102. Antetokounmpo’s big night came after being held to a season-low 12 Wednesday in a loss to the Pacers.