November 12, 2026 at 5:38 AM UTC

Postgame Report

2-8 Nets Hang 145 on Pelicans, Lead by as Many as 41 in a 34-Point Rout in New Orleans

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Brooklyn arrived at 2-8 and left with a 145-111 win, leading nearly the whole night and handing New Orleans its fourth straight loss to open a five-game homestand.

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The Brooklyn Nets walked into New Orleans at 2-8, fresh off a loss at Dallas, and walked out with a 145-111 win that was effectively settled before the Pelicans found their footing. Brooklyn led for about 96 percent of the night, shot 57 percent, and at its peak was up 41. For New Orleans, it was the fourth consecutive loss, and it came in the opener of a five-game homestand.

The Nets took the first quarter 39-25 and carried an 83-66 lead to the half, even though the Pelicans scored 41 in the second. The third quarter ended any suspense: Brooklyn won it 24-15 and led 107-81. The fourth went 38-30 to the Nets, and no run came close to threatening the margin. Zion Williamson led New Orleans with 29 points on 8-of-14 shooting in 30 minutes.

Egor Demin returned from a six-game absence with a right leg bone bruise and scored 22 points in 23 minutes, making 5 of 8 shots and 4 of 6 from three. That was a quick answer for a player who had shot 30.8 percent early in the season. Michael Porter Jr. matched him with 22 on 7-of-14 shooting, including 4 of 10 from deep. Danny Wolf had the night's only double-double: 10 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.

The rest of the Brooklyn bench and lineup kept piling on. Julius Randle scored 17 despite going 6 of 16, and added 5 assists. Moritz Wagner and Noah Clowney each had 16 in 19 minutes. Day'Ron Sharpe scored 15 on 5-of-6 shooting with 5 assists. For New Orleans, Saddiq Bey had 15, while Jeremiah Fears and Jordan Poole each scored 14. Four games remain on the homestand.

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