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Brooklyn Nets End 11-Game Home Losing Streak with Dramatic Win Over Rockets

Late 3-pointers by Keon Johnson and D'Angelo Russell secure a 99-97 victory after a last-minute rally.

Feb 4, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) dribbles upcourt against the Indiana Pacers in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images
Feb 4, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Feb 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) passes the ball away from Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) and forward Patrick Williams (44) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Feb 4, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (1) passes the ball in front of Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore (7) during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Houston Rockets 99-97, marking their first home victory since December 4, 2024.
  • Keon Johnson and D'Angelo Russell hit crucial 3-pointers in the final 10 seconds to complete the comeback.
  • Tosan Evbuomwan's critical steal set up Russell's game-winning shot with 3.4 seconds left on the clock.
  • Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 24 points and 20 rebounds, but Houston suffered its fourth consecutive loss.
  • The Nets, motivated by Rockets coach Ime Udoka's earlier comments dismissing them as a 'lower-level team,' swept the season series against Houston for the first time since 2022-23.