Pelicans vs Nets recap breakdown as Big Q & DC analyze the New Orleans Pelicans getting blasted 119-101 on the road by the Brooklyn Nets. Michael Porter Jr. tied his season high with 35 points, Nic Claxton recorded his second triple-double, and Brooklyn dominated from start to finish.
Porter hit five three-pointers and grabbed nine rebounds, Claxton posted 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, and Day’Ron Sharpe added 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting as Brooklyn improved to 6-17 with their third win in four games.
For the Pelicans, Trey Murphy III led with 23 points, Saddiq Bey added 18, and Bryce McGowens scored 16, but New Orleans fell to 3-21, now riding a six-game losing streak. The Nets shot 63.6% in the first quarter, jumped out to a 35-24 lead, and led by as many as 28 points in the second half.
Big Q & DC break down: ✔ Defensive breakdowns ✔ Poor rotations ✔ Offensive execution issues ✔ Coaching decisions ✔ What must change vs Spurs next
🔔 Next Game
🏀 Pelicans host the San Antonio Spurs Monday Night
