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Brooklyn Nets End Home Losing Streak with 119-114 Win Over Pelicans

A dominant third quarter and strong bench performance lifted the Nets past an injury-riddled Pelicans team in a closely contested game.

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Overview

  • The Brooklyn Nets snapped a five-game home losing streak with a 119-114 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night.
  • Trendon Watford led the Nets with a game-high 22 points, including 11 in a pivotal third quarter where the team scored 43 points, their highest-scoring quarter of the season.
  • The Nets' reserves played a crucial role, with five bench players scoring in double figures, highlighted by Drew Timme’s 16 points and nine rebounds.
  • Tosan Evbuomwan’s clutch three-pointer in the final 35 seconds sealed the win for Brooklyn as the Pelicans rallied late but fell short.
  • The Pelicans, struggling with long-term injuries to key players like Zion Williamson, suffered their fourth consecutive road loss and dropped to 7-33 away from home.