The absence of wantaway Kyrie Irving was not felt by the Brooklyn Nets, who overturned a 23-point deficit against the Washington Wizards.
Ansu Fati is one of the hottest prospects in European football, but has struggled for starts at Barcelona this season.
The double Olympic and Commonwealth champion called time on her career at the age of 23.
Ireland ended 10-year wait for Six Nations win on Welsh soil.