The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Atlanta Haws , 116 - 104 , at Barclays Center on Sunday afternoon . The Nets ( 2 - 1 ) are n't exactly renowned for their defense , but that aspect of their game stepped to the forefront against the Hawks ( 1 - 2 ) on Sunday . Brooklyn allowed only two Atlanta starters to tally double - digit scoring and limited the visitors to a paltry success rate of 34 percent from the field , including 26 percent from three - point range . The Nets did their part offensively as well , particularly in the middle periods , during which they scored a combined 72 points . The home squad managed to drain 47 percent of their 87 shot attempts and saw five players hit double digits in the scoring column . Their overall success extended to the second unit , which scored a combined 52 points . Marco Belinelli , who 's proven to be an excellent offseason acquisition thus far , paced the Hawks with 19 points , three assists and two rebounds in 31 minutes off the bench . Dennis Schroder followed with 17 points , eight assists , four rebounds and two steals , but had to be carried off the floor due to an ankle injury . Kent Bazemore provided 16 points , three rebounds , three assists and one block . Rookie John Collins generated a 14 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included one block . Ersan Ilyasova and Taurean Prince managed matching nine - point tallies , with the former adding seven rebounds and two steals and the latter supplying one rebound , one assist and one steal . Dewayne Dedmon contributed seven points and seven rebounds . Allen Crabbe led the Nets with 20 points , five rebounds , one steal and one block . DeMarre Carroll posted 17 points , three rebounds , two assists , two steals and two blocks . DeAngelo Russell and Caris LeVert each poured in 16 points . Russell added 10 assists , seven rebounds and one steal , while LeVert also had six rebounds , four assists and three steals . Trevor Booker pitched in 14 points , six rebounds , four assists and one steal . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson supplied nine points , seven rebounds and one steal . The Hawks continue on the road and head down to South Florida to face the Miami Heat on Monday night , while the Nets visit the Magic in Orlando on Tuesday evening .


The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 112 - 107 , at Barclays Center on Wednesday night . Coming into the contest , it would n't have been difficult to imagine the defensively - deficient Nets ( 3 - 2 ) as a sacrificial lamb for a Cavaliers ( 3 - 2 ) squad looking for a signature win to regain a bit of lost confidence . Cleveland 's 3 - 1 mark coming in masked some of the difficulties they 'd endured , with their latest struggles having come Tuesday night in what should have been an easy victory over the Bulls . Cleveland once again rolled out its new - look lineup Wednesday , with LeBron James manning the point and Tristan Thompson down low at center . However , the first half brought them more of the same misery , as they entered intermission trailing by a 55 - 52 margin . The deficit grew further in the third period before a fourth - quarter push by the Cavs eventually saw them take a 94 - 92 lead with 5:12 remaining . They would n't be able to sustain it , however , and Spencer Dinwiddie 's jaw - dropping 31 - foot three - pointer with 43 seconds remaining gave the Nets the lead for good . James paced the visitors with a 29 - point , 13 - assist , 10 - rebound triple - double that also included four blocks . He did also commit a game - high eight turnovers . Kyle Korver was next with a bench - leading 22 points , a total he supplemented with two rebounds , one steal and one block . Jeff Green continued his strong play on the second unit to open the season , posting 18 points , six rebounds , three assists , two blocks and one steal . Kevin Love managed a 15 - point , 12 - rebound double - double , while Thompson mustered only three points but also pulled down eight boards and recorded a steal . With D'Angelo Russell ( knee ) sitting Wednesday , Dinwiddie drew the start at point guard and led the way with 22 points , six assists , five rebounds and one steal . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson supplied 19 points , six rebounds , two assists , three blocks and one steal . Allen Crabbe matched Hollis-Jefferson 's scoring total while leading the bench and also provided three assists and two rebounds . DeMarre Carroll continued his strong start to the season with 18 points , seven rebounds , one assist and four steals . Joe Harris was productive off the bench as well with 11 points , while Caris LeVert , starting at shooting guard , poured in 10 points and added four assists , one rebound and one steal . The Cavaliers have until Saturday night to stew in the loss , as they 'll return action then against the New Orleans Pelicans in the Big Easy . The Nets will next take the floor against the Knicks across town on Friday night .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the host Brooklyn Nets , 124 - 111 , at Barclays Center on Sunday evening . The Nets ( 3 - 4 ) started out strong and poured in 36 points to get up by seven through the first quarter . However , the Nuggets ( 3 - 3 ) regrouped and rallied back with strong second and third quarters , outscoring the Nets 71 - 48 during that time . The Nuggets started the fourth quarter ahead 100 - 84 and were able to cruise to their second straight win . Jamal Murray was the hero for the Nuggets , as he led the way with 26 points on 8 - of - 14 shooting and five assists in 31 minutes . Nikola Jokic notched a double - double with 21 points and 14 rebounds in 28 minutes . Emmanuel Mudiay provided a boost off the bench , pouring in 15 points on 6 - of - 12 shooting , along with five assists and three rebounds in 19 minutes . The Nuggets assisted on 23 of their 47 field goals and shot 50 percent from the field . Meanwhile , the Nets were a bit shaky , shooting 40 percent from the field and giving up 15 turnovers . Spencer Dinwiddie was the scoring leader for the Nets with 22 points , along with four rebounds , four assists and three steals in 20 minutes off the bench . D'Angelo Russell went 3 - of - 12 from the field and finished with 12 points , eight assists and three rebounds in 24 minutes . DeMarre Carroll sat this one out with a sore ankle , while Allen Crabbe started in his place . Crabbe was quiet with eight points on 3 - of - 8 shooting in 27 minutes . The Nets will look to avoid a third straight loss when they play host to the Suns on Tuesday . The Nuggets will face the second night of a back - to - back when they take on the Knicks in New York on Monday .


The Phoenix Suns defeated the host Brooklyn Nets , 122 - 114 , at Barclays Center on Tuesday evening . The Suns got out to a strong start , taking a 30 - 24 lead after the first quarter , and managed to hold their lead until halftime . The Nets came out of the locker room with a purpose and outscored the Suns 35 - 28 in the third , bringing the deficit to only one , with the score 88 - 87 for the Suns heading into the final frame . Phoenix managed to hang on down the stretch , earning a solid road win . Devin Booker led the way for the Suns with 30 points on 11 - of - 22 shooting in 35 minutes . Mike James helped the Suns get out to their great start , finishing with 24 points , five assists , four steals and three rebounds in 28 minutes . T.J. Warren followed up with 20 points and 10 rebounds in 24 minutes . Alex Len was solid in 25 minutes off the bench , with six points and 15 rebounds . Meanwhile , despite five players scoring in double digits , the Nets still came up short . D'Angelo Russell led the way for Brooklyn with 33 points , on 11 - of - 20 shooting in 28 minutes , along with six rebounds and four assists . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson contributed 21 points , seven rebounds and two blocks in 30 minutes . The Nets shot only 41 percent from the field and 29 percent from long range and were out - rebounded 56 - 37 . The Nets will have a couple days off before they take on the Lakers in Los Angeles on Friday . The Suns will face the second night of a back - to - back when they take on the Wizards in Washington on Wednesday .


The Boston Celtics defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 109 - 102 , at Barclays Center on Tuesday night . The Celtics ( 13 - 2 ) came into Tuesday 's contest looking to extend their NBA-best winning streak to 13 games , and with Kyrie Irving returning from a facial fracture , the task figured to be that much more attainable . That ultimately proved to be true , as Irving paced all scorers with 25 points on the night and supplemented the total with five assists , three rebounds and one steal . The All-Star point guard played a modest 29 minutes and only shot 8 - for - 20 from the field , but his impact was undeniable . The key to Boston 's victory was the third quarter , as they pulled ahead by nine points with a suffocating defensive effort in which they limited the Nets ( 5 - 9 ) to 19 points . The Celtics ' starters put in the majority of the work Tuesday , as they were responsible for all but 13 of the team 's points on the night . The visitors also won the battle down low by a 49 - 42 margin , with both Al Horford and Marcus Morris turning in double - doubles . Morris ' final line consisted of 21 points , 10 rebounds and one assist . Jayson Tatum followed with 19 points , four rebounds , two steals and one block . Horford provided a 17 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and one steal . Jaylen Brown poured in 14 points and added four rebounds , three assists and three steals . Marcus Smart 's six points , five rebounds and two assists led the second unit . Joe Harris led the Nets from the bench , posting 19 points and three rebounds in 20 minutes . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson provided 16 points , nine rebounds and one assist . Allen Crabbe and Caris LeVert managed matching 15 - point efforts , with the former adding four assists , two rebounds and two steals , and the latter registering four assists , one rebound and one steal . Spencer Dinwiddie excelled in his start for D'Angelo Russell ( knee ) , compiling 12 points , 11 assists , four rebounds and one block . Trevor Booker matched Dinwiddie 's scoring total and added eight rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block . The Celtics will have to earn it if they 're to extend their streak to 14 games , as they next take the court Thursday night at home against the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors . The Nets remain home and await the Utah Jazz on Friday evening .


The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Utah Jazz , 118 - 107 , at Barclays Center on Friday night . The Jazz ( 6 - 10 ) came into the contest with the odds stacked against them , despite a matchup against the defensively challenged Nets ( 6 - 9 ) . Ricky Rubio ( Achilles ) was ruled out for the game earlier in the day , while standout center Rudy Gobert ( knee ) also remained sidelined . Brooklyn took advantage of their short - handed guests early on , jumping out to a 39 - 25 lead after one quarter . To their credit , Utah did their best to keep pace , battling back to cut the deficit to 89 - 80 by the start of the final period . However , the Nets had enough to close out the victory , utilizing a strong 51 percent team shooting effort and a career - high 25 points from Spencer Dinwiddie to seal the deal . With Rubio sidelined , Raul Neto led the way for the visitors with 22 points , three rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block in 20 minutes off the bench . Rodney Hood followed with 17 points , two assists and one rebound . Joe Ingles , Derrick Favors and Donovan Mitchell turned in a trio of 15 - point efforts . Ingles added four rebounds , four assists and one block , Favors hauled in seven boards , dished out one rebound and recorded a block , and Mitchell also supplied eight assists , seven rebounds , one steal and one block . Alec Burks registered 10 points , six rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block in 28 minutes off the bench . Dinwiddie added eight assists , five rebounds and two steals to his aforementioned scoring total . Allen Crabbe totaled 18 points , five rebounds and three assists . DeMarre Carroll followed with 17 points , three assists , two rebounds and two steals . Trevor Booker posted 14 points , five rebounds and three assists . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had a relatively quiet night with seven points , four rebounds , three assists and one steal . Caris LeVert paced the second unit with 10 points , four boards and two assists . The Jazz continue on the road to Central Florida , where they tangle with the Orlando Magic on Saturday night . The Nets remain home and await the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors on Sunday evening .


The Golden State Warriors defeated the host Brooklyn Nets , 118 - 111 , at Barclay 's Center on Sunday . Despite the fact that Golden State led by 28 at times in the second half , Brooklyn did a fantastic job of making this a game . In fact , the Nets outscored the Warriors , 69 - 54 , in the second half , despite trailing by 22 at the half . The shooting disparity was vast , with Golden State hitting 51 percent of their shots , while holding Brooklyn to just 36 percent from the field . Defensive rebounding was also a huge factor , with the Warriors outrebounding the Nets , 51 - 39 . They also recorded 14 blocks , as the Nets could only muster up two blocks on their end . The Warriors ( 13 - 4 ) had to play without Kevin Durant ( ankle ) , as Stephen Curry led the team with 39 points , 11 rebounds , seven assists and three steals before fouling out . Klay Thompson recorded a 23 - point , 10 - rebound double - double . Draymond Green collected five points , seven rebounds , eight assists , two steals and two blocks . The Nets ( 6 - 10 ) were led by Allen Crabbe , who tallied 25 points , seven rebounds and two assists . Spencer Dinwiddie got another start and provided 21 points , two rebounds and eight assists . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson accumulated 16 points , 12 rebounds and five assists . DeMarre Carroll amassed 15 points , 11 rebounds and three assists . Brooklyn will be off until Wednesday , when they travel to face the Cleveland Cavaliers . As for Golden State , they travel to play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday as well .


The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 127 - 125 , at Barclays Center on Friday afternoon . The Trail Blazers ( 11 - 8 ) ultimately emerged victorious in the wildly entertaining contest , but they endured an inauspicious beginning . The Nets ( 6 - 12 ) jumped out to a 32 - 23 lead after one quarter before Portland began to chip away . They 'd cut their deficit down to 53 - 51 by halftime , and the teams entered the final period deadlocked at 92 . However , the Blazers had fallen behind again by as much as 121 - 115 with as little as 2:20 remaining following an Allen Crabbe floating jump shot , but an 80 Portland run vaulted them into a 123 - 121 lead with 55 seconds left . A Jusuf Nurkic layup and successful free throw gave the visitors the room they needed to withstand a subsequent Spencer Dinwiddie basket , and C.J . McCollum 's free throw at the 11 - second mark provided the final margin of victory . As the final score implied , the stat sheet was virtually even across the board , with both teams posting identical 50 percent tallies from the field and 40 percent from three - point range . Damian Lillard led the way for the Blazers with 34 points , nine assists , four rebounds , one steal and one block . Nurkic put together a monster double - double consisting of 29 points , 15 rebounds , three assists , four blocks and one steal . C.J . McCollum bounced back from a nightmarish shooting performance in his last contest to supply 26 points , five assists , two rebounds , one block and one steal . Evan Turner turned in a bench - leading 13 points , which he supplemented with four assists , three rebounds and one steal . Noah Vonleh registered seven points , seven rebounds and one block . Spencer Dinwiddie paced the Nets with 23 points , six assists , four rebounds , one steal and one block . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson poured in 17 points and added four rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block . Caris LeVert led the second unit with 14 points and added six rebounds and two assists . Joe Harris was productive off the bench as well with 13 points , five assists and two rebounds . Allen Crabbe turned in 12 points , three rebounds and one assist . Tyler Zeller drew another start at center and provided 10 points , three rebounds , one assist and one block . DeMarre Carroll matched Zeller 's scoring and also registered nine rebounds , three assists and one block . The Trail Blazers remain on the road and next head to the Nation 's Capital , where they 'll take on the Washington Wizards on Saturday night . Meanwhile , the Nets head south to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday evening .


The Atlanta Hawks traveled to Barclays Center and defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 114 - 102 , on Saturday afternoon . The Hawks ( 5 - 17 ) entered this game in the midst of a two - game losing streak while dropping five of the last six games , but they left those problems behind with a strong performance against the Nets ( 8 - 14 ) . Atlanta built a 54 - 45 lead at the half , but the Nets came back and put themselves down by six entering the third quarter . However , the Hawks did n't rattle and used a strong fourth quarter to pull away for good . With the result , Brooklyn improved to 3 - 9 on the road , while the Nets fell to 4 - 6 at home . Dennis Schroder led the way for Atlanta with 24 points , six assists and three rebounds . He was the only starter to score in double digits for Atlanta , but the bench picked up the slack and contributed with 56 points in total . Luke Babbitt chipped in with 20 points , while DeAndre Bembry ( 12 points and five rebounds ) and Isaiah Taylor ( 11 points ) did a good job off the bench as well . Spencer Dinwiddie led the way for Brooklyn offensively with a strong effort on both ends of the court , as the point guard chipped in with 15 points , nine assists , and six rebounds . Allen Crabbe added 12 points , while Joe Harris ( 13 points ) , Jarrett Allen ( 12 points with six boards ) and Sean Kilpatrick ( 12 points ) emerged as viable scoring threats in the second unit .


The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 100 - 93 on Thursday in Mexico City . Just when things were starting to get better for the Thunder ( 11 - 3 ) , they lay an egg in the fourth quarter against the Nets ( 10 - 14 ) to put an end to their three - game winning streak . After opening up a 13 - point lead in the first quarter , Oklahoma City slowly let Brooklyn back into Thursday 's contest and ultimately got outscored by 10 points in the final period . The Nets ' Caris LeVert came off the bench to have a great game , scoring a team - high 21 points to go along with 10 assists and five rebounds in 30 minutes as a reserve . LeVert also managed to hit four straight free throws in the final minutes that helped ice the game . Overall , it was n't a great shooting night for the Nets , as they shot 44 percent from the field and 63 percent from the free throw line , but they stepped up on the defensive side of the ball and allowed less than 100 points for the second straight game . As for the Thunder , while they were without Paul George ( calf ) and Jerami Grant ( hip ) , it was a miserable shooting night for the team , as OKC shot just 39 percent from the field , 29 percent from behind the arc and a very poor 48 percent from the free throw line . Carmelo Anthony , who had a double - double of 11 points and 11 rebounds , shot just 1 - of - 6 from the charity stripe . Russell Westbrook did all he could to will his team to victory , posting 31 points , eight rebounds and six assists , but the Thunder 's shooting woes were just too much to overcome in the end .


The Miami Heat defeating the hosting Brooklyn Nets , 101 - 89 , at Mexico City Arena on Saturday evening . The Heat ( 12 - 13 ) were riding quite a negative streak with four losses in their past five games , but they delivered a strong effort on Mexican soil and managed to win against the Nets ( 10 - 15 ) thanks to a huge scoring run during the second half . Brooklyn built a three - point advantage after the first two quarters , but Miami came back and established a three - point advantage into the final 12 minutes of action . The Nets tried to come back , but the Hets were clicking at all cylinders and a huge performance in the fourth quarter clinched them a 101 - 89 victory . Goran Dragic was the top offensive performer for Miami , as the Slovenian point guard finished with 20 points , seven rebounds , and three assists across 28 minutes , while James Johnson had a strong effort on both ends of the court . Johnson finished with 17 points , seven boards , three assists , two blocks , and one steal . Tyler Johnson ( 20 points ) and Justise Winslow ( 15 points and six rebounds ) contributed off the bench as well . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led the Nets offensively since he finished with 18 points , nine rebounds , and two blocks . Spencer Dinwiddie added 15 points with nine assists , while Allen Crabbe and Tyler Zeller each added 12 points . Zeller also contributed with seven rebounds . Isaiah Whitehead chipped in with 13 points off the bench .


The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Washington Wizards , 103 - 98 , at Barclay 's Center on Tuesday . In a battle between two teams near the bottom of the Eastern Conference , it came down to the final possessions . In fact , there were 10 ties and 21 lead changes in total , as it was a single - digit margin for all but a few minutes . In fact , it was within a five - point margin for the final eight minutes . Both teams really struggled offensively , as they both shot just 40 percent from the field and less than 25 percent from three - point range . Ball movement was key for Brooklyn , as they recorded 26 assists , while holding Washington to just 18 assists . A 44 - 37 defensive rebounding margin was key as well for the Nets . The Wizards ( 14 - 13 ) were led by Bradley Beal , as he tallied 28 points , two rebounds , four assists and two steals . Otto Porter was the only other starter in double figures , as he amassed 11 points , five rebounds and three assists . Kelly Oubre Jr. led the bench with 12 points and nine rebounds . The Nets ( 11 - 15 ) got a double - double out of Rondae Hollis-Jefferson , as he totaled 16 points and 12 rebounds . DeMarre Carroll accrued 15 points and eight rebounds . Allen Crabbe went just 3 - of - 15 from the field , but still finished with 13 points , five rebounds and three assists . Spencer Dinwiddie collected 11 points , six rebounds , 12 assists and two steals . Caris LeVert led the bench with 16 points , three rebounds and eight assists .


The New York Knicks defeated the host Brooklyn Nets , 111 - 104 , at Barclay 's Center on Thursday , In a battle of New York teams , the Knicks were able to prevail thanks to some lights - out shooting . In fact , New York went 10 - of - 20 from three - point range and 19 - of - 22 from the free - throw line . Three-point shooting is what really killed Brooklyn , as they went just 12 - of - 42 . Despite the fact that New York led for the majority of the game , it was within a 10 - point margin for the entirety of the fourth quarter . The Knicks may have suffered a bigger loss though , as Kristaps Porzingis departed this game due to a knee injury in the third quarter . The Knicks ( 15 - 13 ) were led by Courtney Lee , as he tallied 27 points , four rebounds , three assists and two steals . Enes Kanter amassed 13 points , nine rebounds and two assists . Kristaps Porzingis totaled 13 points , two rebounds and four assists before departing in the third quarter due to a knee injury . Michael Beasley led the bench with 15 points and four rebounds . The Nets ( 11 - 16 ) best player was Spencer Dinwiddie , as he collected 26 points , seven rebounds and seven assists . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson accrued 25 points , seven rebounds , three assists , four steals and two blocks . Caris LeVert led the bench with 15 points , five rebounds , five assists and three steals . On deck for Brooklyn is a road matchup versus the Toronto Raptors on Friday . As for New York , they play host to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday for their next fixture .


The Indiana Pacers defeated the host Brooklyn Nets , 109 - 97 , at Barclay 's Center on Sunday . Despite the fact that there were 12 lead changes in the first half , Indiana took control in the second half . In fact , the Pacers led for the entirety of the second half , thanks to a 31 - 19 second quarter . Brooklyn simply could n't shoot in the second half , as they went 10 - of - 21 from three - point range in the first half and just 2 - for - 12 in the second half . Indiana ended up shooting 57 percent from the field for the game , while holding Brooklyn to just 42 percent shooting . The rebounding was decisive as well , with the Pacers outrebounding the Nets , 43 - 29 . The Pacers ( 17 - 13 ) were once again led by Victor Oladipo , as he collected 26 points , seven rebounds and three assists . Myles Turner finished with 16 points , six rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Darren Collison accumulated 14 points , four rebounds , seven assists and two steals . Domantas Sabonis led the bench with 17 points , eight rebounds and three blocks . The Nets ( 11 - 18 ) have now lost three - straight games , as they continue to regress . Allen Crabbe was their leading scorer in this defeat , as he accrued 17 points and three assists . Spencer Dinwiddie totaled five points , three rebounds and nine assists . Quincy Acy , Caris LeVert and Joe Harris all co - led the bench with 14 points a piece . On deck for Indiana is a home matchup versus the Boston Celtics on Monday . As for Brooklyn , they play host to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday for their next fixture .


The Sacramento Kings defeated the host Brooklyn Nets , 104 - 99 , at Barclay 's Center on Wednesday , If it were n't for a meaningless first quarter lead for the Nets , this would have been a wire - to - wire win for the Kings . In fact , Sacramento led for all but one minute , as a 36 - 20 first quarter was too much to overcome for Brooklyn . The shooting disparity was vast , with the Kings hitting 49 percent of their shots , while holding the Nets to 38 percent from the field . Rebounding was also key , with Sacramento outrebounding Brooklyn , 48 - 39 . The Kings ( 11 - 20 ) were led by George Hill , as he tallied 22 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Zach Randolph finished with 21 points , eight points and three assists . Willie Cauley-Stein totaled 13 points , nine points and two assists . Kosta Koufos led the bench with 12 points and eight rebounds . The Nets ( 11 - 19 ) best player was Spencer Dinwiddie , as he accrued 16 points , three rebounds and four assists . DeMarre Carroll amassed 15 points and seven rebounds . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson totaled 14 points , 10 rebounds and three assists . Caris LeVert and Joe Harris combined for 27 points , four rebounds and six assists to lead the bench . On deck for Brooklyn is home matchup versus the Washington Wizards , As for Sacramento , they play host to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday .


The Brooklyn Nets defeated the visiting Washington Wizards , 119 - 84 , at Barclays Center on Friday evening . The Nets had the edge for just about the whole way in this one . They led 26 - 23 after one quarter and pushed it to a 53 - 43 lead by halftime . The Nets took full control in the third quarter , where they kicked things off with a 14 - 4 run , sparked by 11 straight points by Spencer Dinwiddie . The Nets took an 88 - 61 lead into the final quarter and cruised to the win , ending a four - game losing streak . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led the way for Brooklyn , with 21 points , 11 rebounds , six assists and one block , in 23 minutes . Dinwiddie tallied 15 points on 5 - of - 7 shooting , while DeMarre Carroll added 15 points , six rebounds , four assists and one steal , in 22 minutes . Caris LeVert came up large off the bench , with 17 points on 7 - of - 9 shooting , six rebounds and three assists , in 23 minutes . The Nets shot 50 percent from the field , including 14 - of - 39 from long range . Meanwhile , the Wizards had a really tough time scoring the ball , with only two players hitting double figures , as Kelly Oubre Jr. led the way with 13 points in 28 minutes off the bench . John Wall followed up with 10 points , four assists and two rebounds , while Markieff Morris added nine points and four rebounds . The Wizards shot 37 percent from the field , including 5 - of - 20 from distance . The Wizards ( 17 - 15 ) will be right back in action as they play host to the Magic on Saturday . The Nets ( 12 - 19 ) will also be in action on Saturday , as they visit Indiana to take on the Pacers .


The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Orlando Magic , 98 - 95 , at Barclays Center on Monday evening . A hard - fought contest between two evenly - matched teams fittingly came down to the closing seconds , as both clubs remained within striking distance of each other throughout all four quarters . The Nets ( 14 - 23 ) could n't pull away despite outscoring the Magic ( 12 - 16 ) by a 49 - 43 margin in the middle periods , as they entered the final 12 minutes with a razor - thin 71 - 70 lead . Ultimately , it was Allen Crabbe 's two clutch free throws with 18 seconds remaining and his subsequent block of an Evan Fournier 27 - foot three - point pullup jumper that helped seal the win , although nothing was assured until D.J . Augustin also misfired on a three - point attempt with one second left . Brooklyn made Orlando work for their points , as they held the Magic to a 36 percent success rate from the field , including an unsightly 19 percent from three - point range . Aaron Gordon paced the visitors with a 20 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included one steal . Elfrid Payton posted 17 points , seven assists , four rebounds , two steals and one block . Fournier and Bismack Biyombo had matching 13 - point efforts , with the former adding one assist , one steal and one block , and the latter hauling in 17 boards and posting a trio of blocks . Jonathon Simmons pitched in 10 points , five rebounds , three assists and one steal . Jarrett Allen led the Nets with 16 points in 20 minutes off the bench , and he complemented his scoring with six rebounds . Caris LeVert was right behind him with 15 points and added eight assists , five rebounds and two steals . Crabbe matched his scoring total and also supplied eight boards , one assist , three blocks and one steal . DeMarre Carroll turned in a 14 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and one steal . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson managed 13 points , seven rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block . The Magic head back home to tangle with the Houston Rockets on Wednesday evening , while the Nets remain home and await the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night as well .


The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 98 - 97 , at Barclay 's Center on Wednesday . This was an extremely competitive game throughout , as it took a shot at the buzzer to decide a winner . In fact , Spencer Dinwiddie hit a floater with nine seconds left to take a one - point lead , as Jimmy Butler missed a fade - away 20 - footer at the buzzer that ultimately cost the T'Wolves the game . Prior to that , there were 10 ties and seven lead changes in total , as this game was within a five - point margin for well over 30 minutes of action . Three-point shooting was the difference , as Minnesota went just 1 - of - 11 from long range , while Brooklyn hit 14 - of - 30 . The Nets ended up shooting 51 percent from the field , while winning the assist battle , 22 - 10 . The Timberwolves ( 24 - 15 ) were led by Jimmy Butler , as he collected 30 points , three rebounds , four assists and two steals . Andrew Wiggins finished with 17 points , two rebounds and two steals . Karl-Anthony Towns totaled 16 points and 10 rebounds . The Nets ( 15 - 23 ) not only got a game - winner out of Spencer Dinwiddie , he led the team with 26 points and nine assists on 9 - of - 14 from the field . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson amassed 10 points and five rebounds before fouling out . Joe Harris was huge off the bench , as he provided 17 points and four rebounds on 6 - of - 7 shooting . Minnesota will return to action on Friday in a road matchup versus the Boston Celtics , As for Brooklyn , they also face the Celtics for their next fixture , as they play host to them on Saturday .


The Boston Celtics defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 87 - 85 , at Barclays Center on Saturday evening . The Celtics ( 33 - 10 ) came into what figured to be fairly challenging road matchup riding a hot streak , as they 'd secured victories in five straight games . They were facing a similarly surging squad in the Nets ( 15 - 24 ) , which had notched wins in three of the previous four contests and had been able to forge a respectable 9 - 9 record at home . Brooklyn got off on the right foot as well , as they jumped out to a 22 - 16 edge after one quarter . They eventually lost that lead and entered the fourth period with a slim 64 - 61 deficit . However , they hung tough throughout the final quarter , even managing multiple ties and one - point advantages . They appeared to have a clear - cut shot to force overtime at a minimum after Joe Harris ' basket with 36 seconds remaining left them trailing by just an 87 - 85 margin . That 's when Boston 's renowned defense clamped down , as Spencer Dinwiddie , Harris and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson all missed opportunities to knot the game up and send it to the extra period . As the final score implied , both offenses struggled to garner much consistency , as each team posted sub - 40 percent success rates from the field . Additionally , despite the loss , the home squad handily won the rebounding battle by a 55 - 43 margin . Kyrie Irving led the way for the Celtics with 21 points , which he supplemented with six rebounds , four assists and one block . Jayson Tatum totaled 14 points , six rebounds , three steals and an impressive six blocks . Marcus Smart followed with a bench - leading 11 points and added three rebounds , three assists , three steals and one block . Aron Baynes drew the start with Al Horford ( knee ) sidelined and contributed 10 points , six boards , one assist and one block . Marcus Morris was also in the starting five after resting in Boston 's last contest and posted eight points , four rebounds , one assist and one block . Daniel Theis was productive off the bench with eight points , 10 rebounds , two blocks and one steal . Spencer Dinwiddie paced the Nets with 20 points , three rebounds , three assists and one steal . Jahlil Okafor continued to work his way into Brooklyn 's rotation and led the bench with 12 points , five rebounds and two blocks . DeMarre Carroll registered 10 points , seven rebounds , one assist and one block . Harris poured in 10 points and also brought in 12 rebounds , dished out two assists and recorded one block . Allen Crabbe produced nine points , five boards and one assist , while Hollis-Jefferson pitched in eight points , seven rebounds , one assist and one block . The Celtics are now off until Thursday afternoon , when they 'll take on the Philadelphia 76ers at home . The Nets remain home and await a visit from the Toronto Raptors on Monday night .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets on overtime , 114 - 113 , at Barclays Center on Monday . The Nets ( 15 - 25 ) made things difficult for a streaking Toronto ( 28 - 10 ) team , but the Canadian franchise eventually ended securing a win after a tight contest that needed an overtime period to find a winner . The Raptors always seemed to be in control , but the Nets found a way to respond time and time again , including on a 36 - 29 fourth - period lead that sent the game to OT . It seemed another overtime would be needed to find a winner , but a clutch free throw from DeMar DeRozan lifted Toronto to a huge win on the road that pushed their winning streak to five games . DeMar DeRozan led the way offensively for the Raptors , as the reigning Eastern Conference Player of the Week contributed with 35 points and six assists . Three other Toronto players had doubles - doubles . Jonas Valanciunas chipped in with 21 points and 13 rebounds , Kyle Lowry added 18 points with 11 assists , and Serge Ibaka had 11 points , 12 rebounds , and six blocks . Spencer Dinwiddie had a great performance for the Nets , as the talented guard finished with 31 points , seven assists , and five rebounds . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson filled the stat sheet thanks to 14 points , 17 boards , and five assists . Allen Crabbe chipped in with 20 points and eight rebounds , while Jarrett Allen 14 points and five rebounds . Joe Harris chipped in with 12 points .


The Detroit Pistons defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 114 - 80 , at Barclays Center on Wednesday evening . The Pistons ( 22 - 18 ) went into Wednesday 's contest looking to right the ship after having lost four of their previous six games , and they appeared to have a potentially soft target in a struggling Nets ( 15 - 26 ) squad . Brooklyn had the additional handicap of being without the services of DeMarre Carroll , who was sidelined with a knee injury . They kept matters competitive in the first quarter , but despite their best efforts , they still trailed 34 - 26 going into the second quarter . The situation quickly unraveled from there , as Detroit outscored the Nets by a 56 - 35 margin over the second and third quarters to essentially seal the win at that point . As the final score implied , the stat sheet was decidedly tilted in the visitors ' favor , as the Pistons ' 52 percent success rate from the floor and 54 rebounds significantly outpaced the 36 percent figure and 34 boards that Brooklyn tallied . The dynamic duo of Andre Drummond and Tobias Harris led the way for the Pistons with 22 points apiece . Drummond added 20 rebounds , five assists , two steals and two blocks , while Harris provided four boards and one assist . Dwight Buycks followed with a bench - leading 17 points , a total he supplemented with three assists , two rebounds and one steal . Avery Bradley supplied 13 points , five assists and two rebounds , while Luke Kennard matched Bradley 's scoring total off the bench and added six rebounds and one steal . Ish Smith registered eight points , five assists and four rebounds . The Nets saw only three players post double - digit point totals , with Allen Crabbe 's 20 points serving as the team high . He complemented that total with three rebounds , three assists , one steal and one block . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson filled out the stat sheet with 15 points , seven rebounds , three assists and three steals . Caris LeVert led the bench with 12 points and also hauled in five boards , dished out three assists and recorded one block . Joe Harris accounted for nine points , two rebounds , one assist and one steal . Tyler Zeller collected seven points , three rebounds and two assists , while Spencer Dinwiddie had a rare clunker with just two points , three rebounds and three assists . The Pistons remain on the road and next pay a visit to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night , while the Nets head south to tangle with the Atlanta Hawks on Friday evening .


The New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 119 - 104 , at Barclays Center on Monday afternoon . Both teams came into the contest looking to end multi - game skids that were progressively endangering any Eastern Conference postseason aspirations each may have had . Each squad looked ready to play in a tightly - contested first quarter , but the Knicks ( 20 - 24 ) gained some separation in the second to establish a 52 - 42 halftime edge . The respective defenses failed to answer the call coming out of intermission , however , as a combined 70 points were scored in the third period . The Nets ( 16 - 28 ) accounted for 39 of those to close their deficit to 83 - 81 heading into the final quarter . New York promptly squashed any designs of a comeback with an 110 run to open the period , setting the foundation for the comfortable double - digit win . The Knicks outperformed their hosts in most categories on the stat sheet and shot a blistering 51 percent , including 56 percent from three - point range . They also won the battle on the glass , outrebounding Brooklyn by a 51 - 45 margin . Kristaps Porzingis led the way for the Knicks with 26 points , a total he supplemented with nine rebounds and two blocks . Michael Beasley followed with a bench - leading 23 points and added 10 boards , two assists and two blocks . Doug McDermott managed 13 points , four boards and one assist in 29 minutes off the bench . Kyle O'Quinn turned in a productive effort on the second unit as well , registering 11 points , seven rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Courtney Lee and rookie Frank Ntilikina generated matching 10 - point tallies , with the former adding two assists , one rebound and one block , and the latter dishing out 10 assists , hauling in seven rebounds , recording two blocks and notching one steal . DeMarre Carroll paced the Nets with 22 points , eight rebounds , three assists and one steal . Caris LeVert was next with a 20 - point haul that led the bench . He also contributed seven rebounds , one assist and one steal . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson accounted for 16 points , six boards , one assist and one steal . Quincy Acy supplied 13 points , four rebounds and one block . Joe Harris was the third Brooklyn reserve with double - digit scoring , as he posted 10 points and also registered five rebounds , one assist and one steal . The starting backcourt had a quiet afternoon , as Spencer Dinwiddie ( eight points , five assists and four rebounds ) and Allen Crabbe ( six points , three rebounds , three assists and one block ) both turned in underwhelming efforts . The Knicks remain on the road and head to the Volunteer State , where they 'll take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday evening . The Nets remain home to tangle with the San Antonio Spurs that same night .


The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 100 - 95 , at Barclays Center on Wednesday evening . The Spurs ( 30 - 16 ) and the Nets ( 16 - 29 ) delivered a game that ended being far tighter than what anyone would have expected , but the Western Conference team ended coming out on top . It was n't easy , however , as the Nets never gave up and in fact Brooklyn looked impressive in the fourth quarter , so much that they could have easily evened things up had they reacted sooner . San Antonio jumped on top quickly , as they won the first quarter 31 - 26 and maintained that five - point advantage heading into halftime . The Spurs extended that lead in the third , and entered the final 12 minutes with a 12 - points advantage . Brooklyn reacted and made it a close contest late in the fourth , but it was too late and San Antonio ended winning a tough game on the road . LaMarcus Aldridge was the star of the game for San Antonio , as the power forward once again carried a heavy load on the offense and finished with 34 points and eight rebounds . Patty Mills had one of his best games of the season coming off the bench , as the Australian point guard chipped in with 25 points on 7 - of - 10 from the field . Pau Gasol came close to a triple - double after notching 13 points , 12 rebounds and seven assists . Allen Crabbe was the top scorer for the Nets , as the talented scorer registered 20 points with eight rebounds and three assists . Spencer Dinwiddie struggled from the field since he finished with nine points on 3 - of - 13 from the field , but had 12 assists and two steals . Joe Harris ( 18 points ) and Caris LeVert ( 13 points ) made an impact off the bench . DeMarre Carroll had 11 points and 10 boards .


The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Miami Heat , 101 - 95 , at Barclays Center on Friday evening . The Nets ( 17 - 29 ) did n't exactly come into Friday 's contest at their sharpest , having lost six of their previous seven games . The Heat ( 26 - 19 ) were their polar opposite , considering they were riding a torrid stretch that had seen them win eight of nine . However , records were ultimately thrown out the window in the back - and - forth contest , one that saw Brooklyn fall behind by a 53 - 45 margin in the first half before bouncing back with a combined 58 points over the third and fourth quarters . The final 12 minutes featured multiple lead changes , with the home squad finally separating themselves beginning at the 1:38 mark . Spencer Dinwiddie snapped a 91 - 91 tie at that point with a diving dunk , and Caris LeVert netted the next four points with a driving layup and 14 - foot pullup jump shot . The Nets would n't relinquish the 97 - 91 lead they 'd forged at that point , with Dinwiddie adding a pair of free throws and a layup to put an exclamation point on the victory . Hassan Whiteside paced the Heat with a 22 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and four blocks . Goran Dragic posted 17 points , four rebounds , four assists and one block . Josh Richardson filled out the stat sheet with 12 points , seven assists , four rebounds and three steals . Kelly Olynyk matched Richardson 's scoring total to lead the bench and added five boards , three assists and one block . Wayne Ellington produced 10 points , three rebounds , one assist , two steals and one block in 33 minutes off the bench . Bam Adebayo turned in nine points , three boards and two assists , while James Johnson generated eight points , four boards , two assists and one steal . DeMarre Carroll led the Nets with 26 points and added six boards , one assist , two steals and one block . Dinwiddie finished with 15 points , six rebounds and three assists . LeVert and Joe Harris paced the reserves with 12 - point efforts , with the former adding five assists , four rebounds , three steals and one block , and the latter registering one rebound and one assist . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson tallied seven points , six rebounds , four assists and two blocks . Quincy Acy matched his scoring total and also collected four rebounds and one block . The Heat remain on the road and head to the Carolinas , where they 'll take on the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night . The Nets make their own trip to Motown , where they 'll tangle with the Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon .


The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 116 - 108 on Wednesday at Barclays Center . Wednesday night was the complete , efficient team effort that the Nets ( 19 - 33 ) needed to end their four - game winning streak . Point guard D'Angelo Russell embodied that efficiency , as despite still being limited off the bench in his slow return from a knee injury , Russell shot 8 - of - 15 from the field en route to scoring 22 points in just 17 minutes as a reserve . He was only outdone by starting point guard Spencer Dinwiddie , who scored a team - high 27 points in 34 minutes thanks to his ability to get to the free throw line , shooting 13 - of - 15 from the charity stripe . In all , five Brooklyn players scored in double figures while the team shot 41 percent from three and 51 percent from the field overall , as they managed to torch a stout Philadelphia defense . That poor defensive effort from the 76ers ( 24 - 24 ) ended up being the difference in Wednesday 's game , as the team still managed to have a pretty solid overall effort on the offensive end , shooting 39 percent from three and 47 percent from the field overall . Joel Embiid , Ben Simmons and J.J. Redick accounted for majority of Philly 's offensive production , with the three starters combining to score 73 of the team 's 108 points Wednesday . Embiid led the way with a monster double - double of 29 points and 14 rebounds in 38 minutes . Up next , the Nets will remain home Friday and play the Lakers , while the 76ers will return home Friday to take on the Heat .


The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 102 - 99 , at Barclays Center on Friday evening . The Lakers ( 20 - 31 ) and the Nets ( 19 - 34 ) played an absolute thriller on Barclays Center , as the game went down to the wire and it was n't until the final seconds that it was decided . Brooklyn grabbed the lead 26 - 24 in the first , but the Lakers answered back and put themselves ahead by two at halftime . The Nets evened things up after three , so things were going to be decided in the final quarter . The Lakers were far more accurate in the final 12 minutes , and escaped with a three - point win on the road . Brandon Ingram was the best player for the Lakers and he came quite close to register a triple - double after finishing with 16 points , 10 assists and eight rebounds . Julius Randle and Brook Lopez lead the team scoring wise , however , as both finished with 19 points . Randle added 12 rebounds as well . Josh Hart added 15 points and 14 rebounds . Jordan Clarkson finished with 11 points off the bench . Spencer Dinwiddie was the top scorer for the Nets , as the talented guard ended with 23 points , nine assists , and seven rebounds . Jarrett Allen added 20 points , and Joe Harris had 11 points and seven rebounds . D'Angelo Russell did n't have his best game against his former teammates , and ended with 15 points coming off the bench .


The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 109 - 94 , at Barclays Center on Sunday afternoon . The Bucks ( 29 - 23 ) came into Sunday 's game sporting a clear advantage on paper , and they appeared seemingly ready to validate it by taking a 36 - 22 first - quarter lead . Their edge had grown to 62 - 41 by intermission , a margin that strongly hinted at a runaway road win . However , the Nets ( 19 - 35 ) came out of the halftime locker room playing with some pride , racking up 31 points in the third period while limiting their visitors to 21 . That brief surge ultimately was n't enough , though , as Milwaukee prevented Brooklyn from narrowing their deficit beyond seven points . As has been the case with many of the Nets ' opponents , the Bucks thrived on the glass , outrebounding their hosts by a sizable 54 - 36 margin . They also were sharp from the field , as evidenced by a 52 percent success rate overall , including a solid 42 percent from behind the arc . That well - balanced production helped the visitors overcome an early exit from star big man Giannis Antetokounmpo , who left the game with 7:34 remaining after hurting his right ankle . Eric Bledsoe led the way for the Bucks with 28 points on 12 - for - 20 shooting , a total he supplemented with six assists , four rebounds and one steal . John Henson followed with a massive 19 - point , 18 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and two blocks . Antetokounmpo finished with 16 points , eight rebounds , four assists and one block in 28 minutes before being sidelined . Khris Middleton matched his scoring total and added four rebounds and one assist . Jabari Parker was once again successful in his second game back , leading the second unit with 11 points , two assists , one rebound , two blocks and one steal . Tony Snell was held scoreless over 31 minutes but did pitch in three rebounds and one block . DeMarre Carroll and Caris LeVert co - led the Nets with 15 points apiece . The former also supplied three rebounds and one block , while the latter managed one assist . Jarrett Allen drew another start at center and generated 14 points and seven rebounds . Allen Crabbe poured in 11 points and also posted five boards . Spencer Dinwiddie mustered a modest nine points but dished out 10 assists and recorded three steals . Quincy Acy produced seven points , four rebounds , two assists and one steal . Joe Harris was productive off the bench as well with eight points , five rebounds and three assists . The Bucks remain in the Big Apple in anticipation of a Tuesday night battle with the New York Knicks , while the Nets remain home and await a visit from the Houston Rockets on that same evening .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 123 - 113 , at Barclays Center on Tuesday evening . The Rockets ( 39 - 13 ) and the Nets ( 19 - 36 ) played a tight game during the first half , but Houston pulled away for good in the second half and clinched the win against a difficult opponent on the road . After the first two quarters ended with a 65 - 63 advantage for Houston , the Rockets increased that advantage to 10 points after three . Brooklyn could n't turn things around in the final 12 minutes , and the Rockets sealed the deal to complete the season - series sweep of the Nets . James Harden led the way for the Rockets with an impressive performance of 36 points , five assists , and four rebounds , but he also made history since he reached 15,0 - career points . Chris Paul added 25 points with seven rebounds and five assists . Clint Capela had 18 points with 11 rebounds , once again emerging as a force on both ends of the court . The bench provided a spark as well , as Gerald Green ( 16 points ) and Eric Gordon ( 13 points ) did a good job in the second unit . DeMarre Carroll was the top player for the Nets , as he finished with 21 points . Spencer Dinwiddie filled the stat sheet nicely after finishing with 18 points , nine assists , and three rebounds . Jarrett Allen chipped in with 16 points . Jahill Okafor had a good performance off the bench with 15 points and six boards in 15 minutes , and D'Angelo Russell had 10 points on 4 - of - 12 from the field .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 138 - 128 , at Barclays Center on Saturday evening . The Pelicans ( 29 - 26 ) and the Nets ( 19 - 38 ) played one of the most intense games of the season , and in fact these teams needed two overtime periods to determine who would come out on top . The Pelicans were close to lose the game , though , as they built a 20 - point lead at halftime just to see Brooklyn bounce back with a 15 - point lead in the fourth quarter . They could n't decide who would win after the first OT , and the Pelicans were just too much for Brooklyn in the second OT , grinding it out on route to a 10 - point win after a 14 - 4 advantage in the final five minutes of action . Anthony Davis filled the stat sheet nicely for the Pelicans , as he contributed on both ends of the floor thanks to 44 points , 17 rebounds , six steals , three blocks and two assists . Rajon Rondo finished with a triple - double of 25 points , 12 assists and 10 rebounds . Nikola Mirotic had 21 points and 16 boards , and Jrue Holiday chipped in with 22 points , seven rebounds , and five assists . Allen Crabbe was the top scorer for the Nets after finishing with 28 points and six rebounds . Spencer Dinwiddie had 24 points and 10 assists . Joe Harris added 12 points with 10 boards , and DeMarre Carroll contributed 12 points , nine boards and five assists . D'Angelo Russell had a productive effort off the bench , since he had 21 points , nine rebounds and five assists .


The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the host Brooklyn Nets , 114 - 101 , at Barclays Center on Monday evening . The Clippers got out to a good start , as they took a 6 - 5 lead and did not look back until they ended the first quarter up 34 - 22 . They not only maintained their comfortable cushion through the second , but the Clippers expanded their lead to 66 - 51 by halftime . The third quarter was more of the same , as the Clippers pushed their lead to 23 , taking a 90 - 67 lead into the final frame . The Nets finally showed some life as they started the fourth with a 14 - 6 run , which made it a 15 - point game , with 8:30 to go . However , it was too little , too late for the Nets , as they fell to their sixth straight loss . Lou Williams led the way for Los Angeles , with 20 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting , in 29 minutes off the bench . DeAndre Jordan came up large , with 16 points , 17 rebounds , two assists and two blocks , while Austin Rivers chipped in 17 points , four assists , two rebounds and a steal . Danilo Gallinari added 16 points , five rebounds and two blocks . The Clippers shot 56 percent from the field , including 6 - of - 16 from long range . Meanwhile , D'Angelo Russell and Joe Harris tallied 16 points each off the bench , to lead the Nets in scoring . DeMarre Carroll shot 5 - of - 15 from the field , and finished with 12 points , and 10 rebounds , while Allen Crabbe added 15 points , six rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block . The Nets shot 46 percent from the field , including 12 - of - 40 from long range . The Nets ( 19 - 39 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Pacers on Wednesday . The Clippers ( 29 - 26 ) take on the Celtics in Boston on Wednesday .


The Indiana Pacers toppled the Brooklyn Nets , 108 - 103 , at Barclays Center on Wednesday evening . The Pacers ( 33 - 35 ) got the Nets ' ( 19 - 40 ) best efforts right from the opening tip , as the hosts matched them basket for basket on the way to a 54 - 54 halftime deadlock . Brooklyn then gained separation in the third with a 25 - point haul , allowing them to enter the final period with a 79 - 73 advantage . However , that edge was short - lived thanks to Indiana 's 70 run to open the fourth quarter , and the two teams then proceeded to trade the lead back and forth on multiple occasions throughout the subsequent six - plus minutes . A Thaddeus Young dunk at the 2:55 mark put the visitors back on top for good , although the home squad would get as close as within two with 1:4 remaining thanks to a pair of Spender Dinwiddie free throws . Rebounding and turnovers were both key factors in the Pacers ' favor , as they won the battle on the glass by a 52 - 44 margin and took the ball away from the Nets on 13 occasions while only committing eight such infractions themselves . Victor Oladipo led the Pacers with 25 points and also supplied four assists , three rebounds and three steals . Cory Joseph snapped out of a funk with a 15 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included three assists , two steals and two blocks . Bojan Bogdanovic produced 14 points , five boards , one assist and two steals . Young tallied 13 points , seven rebounds , three assists , one steal and one block . Al Jefferson matched Young 's scoring total to lead the bench and also provided three rebounds , one assist and two blocks . Myles Turner turned in an 11 - point , 14 - rebound double - double that also included one assist , one steal and one block . Allen Crabbe poured in 24 points to pace the Nets , and he added eight boards and one assist . DeMarre Carroll delivered a 21 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included four assists , one steal and one block . D'Angelo Russell managed a bench - leading 18 points , dished out nine assists and hauled down three rebounds . Jarrett Allen collected 10 points and six rebounds . Joe Harris was productive on the second unit as well with nine points and two rebounds . Quincy Acy drew a start at power forward and went on to account for eight points , four assists and two rebounds . The Pacers are now off for the All-Star break until Friday , Feb. 23 , when they 'll face the Atlanta Hawks in a home date . The Nets get back into action on Thursday , Feb. 22 in a road tilt against the Charlotte Hornets .


The Brooklyn Nets defeated the visiting Chicago Bulls , 104 - 87 , at Barclays Center on Monday evening . The game started out close , as the teams traded buckets through most of the first quarter , until the Nets pulled away with a 15 - 5 run to end the quarter and take a 28 - 19 lead into the second . The Bulls battled back early in the second and cut the deficit to just two halfway through the quarter . They continued to rally and managed to take the lead , 51 - 49 , by halftime . The third quarter belonged entirely to Brooklyn , as the Nets jumped out to a 90 to retake the lead . They stayed in control through the rest of the quarter , where they outscored the Bulls , 35 - 19 , to take a convincing 84 - 70 lead into the final frame . The Nets did not look back , as they cruised the rest of the way to the 17 - point win , to snap an eight - game losing streak . Allen Crabbe was the high - point man for Brooklyn , with 21 points on 7 - of - 13 shooting , in 23 minutes . DeMarre Carroll came up large with 18 points , six rebounds , five assists and one block , while Jarrett Allen finished with 18 points , nine rebounds , three blocks and two assists . The Nets shot 44 percent from the field , including 16 - of - 42 from long range . Meanwhile , Kris Dunn led the Bulls with 23 points , four assists , three rebounds , two steals and two blocks , in 30 minutes of action . Lauri Markkanen followed up with 19 points , and six rebounds , while Denzel Valentine tallied 11 points , 13 rebounds , three assists and one steal . The Bulls shot 36 percent from the field , including 6 - of - 22 from long range . The Bulls ( 20 - 40 ) will be right back in action , as they take on the Hornets in Charlotte on Tuesday . The Nets ( 20 - 41 ) will also be back in action on Tuesday , as they take on the Cavs , in Cleveland .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the host Brooklyn Nets , 120 - 97 , at Barclays Center on Sunday evening . The 76ers got out to a great start on the road with a 10 - 2 just three minutes into the game . They kept pushing until they led 37 - 25 entering the second quarter . The Sixers pushed their lead to 17 mid way through the second , but the Nets cut it to a 10 - point , 70 - 60 lead by halftime . The Nets came out fighting in the third , but the Sixers were able to stay in control and take a 96 - 83 lead into the final frame . The 76ers turned it up in the fourth , as they pushed their lead to 20 just a couple minutes into the quarter , and were able to cruise to the finish from there . Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 21 points , eight rebounds , three assists , one steal and one block , in 26 minutes . Robert Covington followed up with 19 points , five assists , four rebounds , two blocks and one steal , while Dario Saric added 18 points , six rebounds , three assists , two blocks and one steal . The Sixers shot 53 percent from the field , including 9 - of - 26 from long range . Meanwhile , D'Angelo Russell led the Nets with 26 points , four rebounds and four assists , in 28 minutes . Spencer Dinwiddie followed up with 13 points , six assists , three rebounds and one steal , while Rondae Hollis-Jefferson added 12 points , six rebounds , one assists and one block . The Nets shot 39 percent from the field , including 10 - of - 28 from long range . The Nets ( 21 - 46 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Raptors on Tuesday . The Sixers ( 36 - 29 ) play host to the Pacers on Tuesday .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 116 - 102 , at Barclays Center on Tuesday evening . Despite their perch at the top of the Eastern Conference , the Raptors ( 50 - 17 ) do n't have the luxury of letting their guard down , as the No . 2 - seeded Boston Celtics remain within striking distance . That kind of mindset should eliminate the possibility of any `` trap `` games during the stretch run , but sometimes , an opponent with an unsightly record does n't necessarily equate to a walk in the park , no matter how prepared one 's team might be . Such appeared to be the case during the first half Tuesday , as the feisty Nets ( 21 - 47 ) , which have given their fair share of quality opponents a hearty battle even in losing efforts , ambushed Toronto to the tune of 67 first - half points . Luckily for the visitors , Brooklyn 's defense was n't in shutdown mode by any means , allowing the Raptors to keep their halftime deficit to a manageable 10 points . That laid the groundwork for a momentous second - half surge , as Toronto turned up the heat on both ends of the floor . They tallied a robust 59 on the scoreboard over the final 24 minutes while limiting their hosts to 35 , leading to their relatively comfortable margin of victory . The Eastern Conference pace - setters ultimately got it done with both strong shooting and rebounding , as they drained 48 percent of their attempts while handily winning the battle on the glass , 53 - 38 . Jonas Valanciunas led the way for the Raptors with a 26 - point , 14 - rebound double - double that also included one assist and one block , becoming yet another big man to give the Nets significant problems down low . DeMar DeRozan poured in 15 points and added seven rebounds , two assists and one steal . Fred VanVleet matched DeRozan 's scoring total to lead the bench and also delivered four assists , one rebound and two steals . C.J . Miles generated 12 points and three boards . Kyle Lowry turned in an 11 - point , 11 - assist double - double that also included three rebounds and one steal . Delon Wright was productive off the bench with 10 points , four assists , three rebounds and one steal . Serge Ibaka managed nine points , nine boards , one assist , one steal and one block . D'Angelo Russell continued a recent surge by pacing the Nets with 32 points , a total he supplemented with seven rebounds , two blocks and one steal . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led the second unit with 19 points and seven rebounds , while also supplying two assists , one steal and one block . Caris LeVert finished with 11 points , seven assists , three rebounds and three steals . Dante Cunningham drew the start for Jarrett Allen ( foot ) and registered 10 points , four rebounds , one assist and one steal . DeMarre Carroll ( nine points , six rebounds and one assist ) , Allen Crabbe ( six points , six rebounds , three assists , one steal and one block ) and Spencer Dinwiddie ( seven points , five assists , three rebounds , two steals and one block ) all turned in modest efforts . The Raptors remain on the road and head to the Midwest , where they 'll face the Indiana Pacers on Thursday evening . The Nets pack their bags and make the short trip Philadelphia , where they have a Wednesday night date with the 76ers .


The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 114 - 106 , at Barclays Center on Saturday evening . As their record implies , the Nets ( 22 - 48 ) have n't exactly experienced an overwhelming amount of success this season , but a good portion of what they 've enjoyed has come on their home floor . Brooklyn had notched 12 of their 21 wins coming into Saturday 's contest at Barclays Center , while the Mavericks ( 22 - 48 ) had been successful in only eight of 33 road tilts . Despite the disparity , it was the visitors who took a slim 89 - 88 advantage into the fourth quarter following a tightly contested first three periods . That lead grew to four less than a minute in , but the hosts would draw even just two possessions later and eventually take a lead that they would n't relinquish . An ankle injury to Dennis Smith , Jr. , who was in the midst of a stellar effort that consisted of 21 points , five assists , two rebounds , two blocks and one steal , was pivotal , as it robbed Dallas of a key component of its offense . Both teams shot well in the high - scoring affair , with the Mavericks posting a 45 percent success rate from the field - - including an impressive 54 percent from distance - - and the Nets draining 51 percent of their 84 attempts . Dwight Powell followed Smith in the scoring column with 18 points , which he supplemented with five boards , two assists and one steal . Jalen Jones saw extended time , posting 16 points , seven rebounds , one assist and one steal over 29 minutes . Dirk Nowitzki tallied 13 points , seven boards , two assists and one steal . Yogi Ferrell provided a 12 - point , 12 - assist double - double that also included five rebounds . Johnathan Motley and Maxi Kleber produced matching eight - point tallies off the bench . Doug McDermott drew the start and mustered just six points and five rebounds despite playing a game - high 42 minutes . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson managed 23 points , five rebounds , four assists and one steal . D'Angelo Russell generated 22 points , six assists and four rebounds . DeMarre Carroll collected 19 points , 12 rebounds , three assists and one steal . Spencer Dinwiddie turned in 12 points , five boards , four assists , one steal and one block . Joe Harris and Caris LeVert each finished with 11 points . The former ripped down three rebounds and dished out one assist , while the latter registered four rebounds and three assists . Quincy Acy was productive off the bench with nine points , three assists , two rebounds and one block . The Mavericks remain on the road and head to New Orleans for a Tuesday evening showdown with the Pelicans , while the Nets remain home to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night .


The Brooklyn Nets defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies , 118 - 115 , at Barclays Center on Monday evening . The first quarter kicked off the high - scoring contest with both the Nets and Grizzlies getting out to a good start . The Nets took a 32 - 31 lead after the first quarter . The Grizzlies rallied ahead to a 47 - 40 lead mid way through the second quarter , but the Nets battled back to take a two - point , 65 - 63 , lead by halftime . The Grizzlies came out strong in the third and outscored the Nets 31 - 22 in the quarter , to take a 94 - 87 lead heading into the final frame . The Nets answered back in the fourth , tying it up at 94 with 10 minutes left in the game . They then used a 90 run mid way through the quarter to take an eight point lead , which was enough of a cushion to keep them ahead the rest of the way . Allen Crabbe led the Nets with 22 points , three rebounds , two assists and one block , in 27 minutes . Caris LeVert tallied 22 points , three rebounds , two assists and one block , in 24 minutes off the bench . D'Angelo Russell finished with 14 points , seven assists , five rebounds , two steals and two blocks , in 29 minutes . The Nets shot 50 percent from the field , including 16 - of - 40 from long range . Meanwhile , JaMychal Green came up big for Memphis , with 14 points , 16 rebounds , three assists , three steals and one block in 29 minutes . Andrew Harrison tallied 19 points , eight assists , one rebound and one block , while Wayne Selden added 17 points , three rebounds and two assists , in 23 minutes off the bench . The Grizzlies shot 52 percent from the field , including 10 - of - 23 from long range . The Grizzlies ( 19 - 51 ) will look to bounce back as they take on the 76ers in Philadelphia on Wednesday . The Nets ( 23 - 48 ) play host to the Hornets on Wednesday .


The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 111 - 105 , at Barclays Center on Wednesday . The Hornets ( 30 - 41 ) pulled quite an upset in this game , as they came back from a huge deficit in the first half . Brooklyn jumped to a 62 - 43 lead after the break , but Charlotte did n't sit back and they managed to turn things around in the second half . Charlotte turned things around in the third with a 32 - 25 lead in the third , and they rode the momentum to come away with the game thanks to a huge 36 - 18 advantage in the fourth quarter . It was an impressive performance from Charlotte , and they kept their slim playoff chances alive . Dwight Howard led the way for Charlotte with an impressive performance , as he finished with 32 points and an astonishing 30 rebounds , including 11 offensive boards . Kemba Walker had a very good effort as well , as he finished with 24 points , six assists , five rebounds , and two steals . Jeremy Lamb had 17 points with seven boards . Frank Kaminsky did a good job off the bench with 11 points . D'Angelo Russell led the way for the Nets , as he finished with 19 points , five assists , and four boards . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson filled the stat sheet nicely , as he had 13 points , five rebounds , three assists , and three steals . DeMarre Carroll delivered 11 points with six rebounds , and Spencer Dinwiddie had a great effort off the bench thanks to 13 points .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 121 - 114 , at Barclays Center on Sunday . The Cavaliers ( 44 - 29 ) and the Nets ( 23 - 51 ) delivered a tightly - contested battle that saw the hosts come out on top early , but the reigning Eastern Conference champions did not give up and ended winning thanks to an impressive performance during the second half . Brooklyn jumped to a 30 - 28 lead after the first quarter , and that advantage maintained through the subsequent two quarters ( 32 - 32 and 27 - 27 , respectively ) , meaning the Nets held a two - point advantage entering the fourth quarter . However , Cleveland woke up and ended winning after topping Brooklyn 34 - 25 in the final 12 minutes of action . With the win , Cleveland won their fifth straight contest and are getting hotter at the right time . LeBron James was the best player for the Cavaliers , as he came close to another triple - double since he finished with 37 points , nine rebounds , and eight assists . Kevin Love had 20 points and 15 rebounds , while George Hill contributed 17 points , five assists and two steals . Jordan Clarkson added 18 points off the bench , while Rodney Hood chipped in with 16 in 33 minutes . Joe Harris led the way for the Nets thanks to a career - high of 30 points and seven rebounds in just 27 minutes coming off the bench . DeMarre Carroll had 18 points , six rebounds , four assists and two steals . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had 15 points , six boards , and five assists . D'Angelo Russell ended with 12 points , but he shot 4 - 11 from the field .


The Detroit Pistons defeated the host Brooklyn Nets , 108 - 96 , at Barclay 's Center on Sunday . While there were seven ties and seven lead changes in the first half , that was the only time this game was competitive . A 29 - 20 second quarter really set the tone , as Brooklyn trailed by at least six points for the entirety of the second half . Rebounding was the difference for Detroit , as they won the rebounding battle , 53 - 40 . Three-point shooting was also huge , with the Pistons connecting on 7 - of - 19 and Brooklyn hitting just 12 - of - 43 . In addition , the Pistons went 25 - of - 32 from the free - throw line while the Nets connected on just 10 - of - 15 . The Pistons ( 37 - 40 ) were led by Reggie Jackson , as he tallied 29 points , four rebounds and three assists . Stanley Johnson accrued 17 points , four rebounds , four assists and four steals . Andre Drummond collected 13 points and 14 rebounds . Anthony Tolliver also double - doubled , totaling 10 points , 12 rebounds and two steals . Ish Smith led the bench with 17 points on 7 - of - 8 from the field . The Nets ( 25 - 52 ) had no player score more than 15 points , as Jarrett Allen led the starters with 15 points , six rebounds and three blocks . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson accumulated 14 points , eight rebounds and three assists . D'Angelo Russell generated 13 points , four rebounds , seven assists and two steals . Joe Harris led the bench with 15 points and five boards . On deck for Brooklyn is a road matchup versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday . As for Detroit , they also face the 76ers in their next game , as they play host to them on Wednesday .


The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Chicago Bulls , 114 - 105 , at Barclays Center on Monday evening . The Nets ( 28 - 53 ) had just disposed of the Bulls ( 27 - 54 ) on Saturday night on their home court , walloping them by a 124 - 96 margin . That alone made Brooklyn the favorite in the rematch on their floor Monday , but Chicago had different ideas . The visitors hung tough throughout the first half , although they still trailed by a 62 - 55 margin at halftime . That was n't anywhere near enough to make them throw in the towel , however , as they had whittled their deficit down to three heading into the final 12 minutes . The hosts then put their foot on the gas late in the fourth , going on an 80 run beginning at the 3:8 mark to gain enough separation for the victory . Both teams shot well in the high - scoring affair , with the Nets draining 50 percent of their 82 attempts and the Bulls generating a 48 percent success rate from the floor . Sean Kilpatrick continued his strong play by leading the Bulls with 16 points , a total he supplemented with three rebounds , one assist , two steals and one block . Cameron Payne tallied 15 points , six assists , three rebounds and two steals . Bobby Portis managed 14 points , seven rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Justin Holiday poured in 13 points and added four boards and four assists . David Nwaba produced an 11 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included one assist . Lauri Markkanen returned to the lineup after missing Saturday 's game for rest and accounted for 10 points , six rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block . Cristiano Felicio supplied 10 points , five boards , two assists and one steal . Ryan Arcidiacono totaled nine points , four assists and two rebounds . Allen Crabbe paced the Nets with a spectacular shooting performance , compiling 41 points , five rebounds , four assists , one steal and one block . He drained a jaw - dropping 12 of 15 attempts , including eight of 11 tries from distance . D'Angelo Russell posted a 21 - point , 11 - assist double - double that also included six rebounds and two steals . Spencer Dinwiddie delivered 20 points , seven assists and three rebounds . Jarrett Allen mustered eight points , five rebounds , four blocks and one steal . Milton Doyle led the bench with eight points , three rebounds and one block . The Bulls finish off their season against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night , while the Nets close their campaign out against the Celtics in Boston .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the Sacramento Kings , 94 - 79 , at Pepsi Center on Saturday . Defense has been lacking for Denver over recent years , but this was one of their best defensive performances in recent memory . In fact , they held Sacramento to just 37 percent from the field and 35 percent from three - point range . In addition , they held Sacramento to 18 points or less in the first three quarters . Rebounding was a glaring difference , with Denver winning that battle , 58 - 38 . The 25 assists recorded by the Nuggets were also huge , as they held the Kings to just 15 assists on their end . The Kings ( 1 - 2 ) really struggled in this game , as their five starters combined for just 25 points in total . Zach Randolph was the only starter in double figures , as he totaled 11 points and nine rebounds . Buddy Hield struggled mightily , scoring three points on 1 - of - 10 shooting . Rookie De'Aaron Fox was a bright spot off the bench , accumulating 18 points and five rebounds . Skal Labissiere also played well off the bench , totaling 13 points , four rebounds and four assists . The Nuggets ( 1 - 1 ) came into this game as a double - digit favorite and they proved why in this dominating result . Paul Millsap led the starters by accruing 18 points , nine rebounds and two assists . Kenneth Faried matched those 18 points , adding eight rebounds to lead the bench . Wilson Chandler went just 2 - of - 8 from the field , but still collected five points , 12 rebounds and four assists . Nikola Jokic went scoreless , but did provide nine rebounds and seven assists . Both teams return to action on Monday , with Denver hosting the Washington Wizards and Sacramento traveling to face the Phoenix Suns .


The Washington Wizards defeated the host Denver Nuggets , 109 - 104 , at Pepsi Center on Monday night . The Nuggets and the Wizards battled hard during the entirety of Monday 's contest , as the game was quite close throughout . However , Washington was able to finish on top , and they managed to close things out with a solid performance in the second half . Washington entered the final quarter with a one - point advantage , but won the final period 31 - 27 to seal the deal . The Wizards ( 30 ) had six players score in double figures in this one . Bradley Beal led the offense with 20 points , and Otto Porter Jr. added 17 points with 10 rebounds . John Wall shot poorly from the field as he converted just three of his 14 shots , but went 13 - of - 15 from the charity stripe to round a decent line of 19 points , 12 assists and two steals . Kelly Oubre Jr. ( 14 points ) , Marcin Gortat ( 13 points on 6 - of - 7 from the field ) and Tim Frazier ( 10 points in 14 minutes ) did their part as well . Denver ( 1 - 2 ) enjoyed a great solo effort from Nikola Jokic , but it was n't enough and dropped the contest in front of their home crowd . The Serbian big man contributed with 29 points , eight rebounds , and five assists , while Paul Millsap had 17 points and eight rebounds . The rest of the starting lineup ( Gary Harris , Wilson Chandler , and Jamal Murray ) only combined for 17 points , but Will Barton and Emmanuel Mudiay picked up the slack from the bench . Barton had 12 points , and Mudiay added 15 of his own .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors , 129 - 111 , at Pepsi Center on Wednesday evening . The Nuggets ( 4 - 4 ) were not messing around in their first game back home after a four - game trip , as they poured in a season - high 129 points in a convincing victory over the Raptors ( 4 - 3 ) . They pounced on the Raptors , taking a 34 - 19 lead by the end of the first quarter . Toronto woke up in the second quarter but only managed the trim one point off the lead before halftime . However , the Nuggets poured in 43 third - quarter points to take a 103 - 69 lead into the final frame , where they turned on cruise control . Jamal Murray was the high - point man for Denver , with 24 points on 8 - of - 10 shooting , along with three rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes . This marked the third straight 20 - point game for Murray . Nikola Jokic only scored eight points on 4 - of - 10 shooting , but dominated the glass with 16 rebounds and dropped 10 dimes , along with two blocks and a steal in 30 minutes . Paul Millsap added 20 points , four assists , three rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes . The Nuggets shot 53 percent from the field and 50 percent from long range , while assisting on 35 of their 47 field goals . Meanwhile , Norman Powell led the Raptors with 14 points on 6 - of - 11 shooting in 28 minutes . Four other players scored in double digits for Toronto , including Delon Wright , who finished with 12 points and six assists in 25 minutes off the bench . Serge Ibaka chipped in 11 points , while DeMar DeRozan finished with 10 points . Kyle Lowry had nine points , five rebounds and four assists . The Raptors will continue their road trip as they take on the Jazz in Utah on Friday . The Nuggets play host to the Heat on Friday .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Miami Heat , 95 - 94 , at Pepsi Center on Friday evening . This one was a nail - biter , with five lead changes in the last minute of play . The Heat led by one with a minute left , while a crucial missed free throw by Goran Dragic , with 23 seconds left , prevented the Heat from taking a three - point advantage . In a turn of the most unfortunate circumstances for the Heat , Paul Millsap made it to the foul line for three free throws with 11 seconds left to take the one - point advantage and steal the game . Five players scored in double digits for the Nuggets ( 5 - 4 ) , led by Paul Millsap , who finished with 27 points , nine rebounds , five assists , two steals and one block in 34 minutes . Nikola Jokic came up large , with 19 points , 14 rebounds , four steals , two assists and one block in 33 minutes . Emmanuel Mudiay continued his strong play , with 12 points , four assists and three rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench . Jamal Murray was quiet , with only three points on 1 - of - 6 shooting . Meanwhile , Goran Dragic was the high - point man for the Heat ( 3 - 5 ) , with 23 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting in 34 minutes . Dion Waiters chipped in 15 points in 30 minutes , while James Johnson added 15 points , 10 rebounds , four assists , two steals and one block in 30 minutes off the bench . The Heat gave up 23 turnovers in the contest , while shooting 46 percent from the field . The Heat will look to bounce back when they take on the Clippers in Los Angeles on Sunday . The Nuggets face the second game of a back - to - back when they play host to the Warriors on Saturday .


The visiting Golden State Warriors took down the Denver Nuggets , 127 - 108 , at Pepsi Center on Saturday night . The Warriors ( 7 - 3 ) are now 5 - 1 on the road this season and have bounced back from a somewhat slow start to the season . Golden State has won three straight , including wins over the Clippers and Spurs . A huge part of the team 's success has been former two - time MVP Steph Curry , who entered Saturday 's matchup averaging a team - high 27 points per game along with 6 assists . On Saturday , Curry provided a huge boost to the team , scoring 22 points and dishing 11 assists in just three quarters of play . Golden State 's offense fired on all cylinders once again in Denver , as the team shot almost 55 percent from the field en route to 127 points . Thanks to a hearty lead , all four Warriors All-Stars were able to sit out the fourth quarter . The Warriors are averaging a league - best 121 points per game after the win . Denver ( 5 - 5 ) had a two - game win streak snapped at home on Saturday . Things quickly went south for Denver , as the team 's starting five struggled to match up with the star - powered Warriors . The Nuggets ' starters gave up a quick lead - - all five finishing with a plus/minus between - 16 and - 37 . No Denver starter scored in double - digits . The night was particularly disappointing for veteran All-Star Paul Millsap . Millsap , who joined Denver this offseason , shot just 3 - of - 8 while committing four turnovers . He saw just 15 minutes on the floor . Golden State will host the Heat on Monday , while Denver hosts the Nets on Tuesday .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets , 112 - 104 , at Pepsi Center on Tuesday night . The Nuggets ( 6 - 5 ) cruised their way in this game , as they built a decent first - quarter lead and never looked back . Denver led 28 - 21 in the first quarter , 57 - 46 at the half - time break , and 93 - 73 after three quarters . The Nets ( 4 - 7 ) tried to turn things around in the final quarter and they led the game on stats such as three - point percentage and free - throw percentage , but that was n't enough and they still ended settling with the loss . Brooklyn lost their fifth game out of the past six , while Denver have won three of the past four . Denver held on to the result , and there is no question their best player was Nikola Jokic in this game . The towering big man once again delivered as the team 's first - scoring option , since he finished with 41 points , 11 rebounds , five assists and five steals . Paul Millsap contributed with 17 points , and the return of Will Barton should definitively boost the offense a bit in the future . Barton finished the game with 17 points and eight boards off the bench . As for Brooklyn , they always counted with the presence of D'Angelo Russell , although the point guard was n't able to repeat past performances in this game . The former Lakers star finished with 12 points , five rebounds and six assists , while Tyler Zeller clearly made his presence felt off the bench with 21 points as he was the only Brooklyn player who went over the 20 - point plateau .


The host Denver Nuggets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder , 102 - 94 , in a matchup of divisional rivals at Pepsi Center on Thursday . Denver ( 7 - 5 ) has been a pleasant surprise early in the season . On Thursday , the Nuggets took down a star - powered OKC team thanks to its tremendous depth . Denver saw 49 points off the bench , including a team - high 21 points from point guard Emmanuel Mudiay . Mudiay , who struggled in his first two seasons in the league , has been a breakout performer for Denver early on this year . He is now averaging over 13 points per game while shooting over 45 percent from beyond the arc . The Nuggets also benefited from all - around play from All-Star Paul Millsap . Millsap has taken time to adjust to his new team , but on Thursday , he delivered a well - rounded performance . The veteran blocked six shots on defense and dished out five assists on the offensive end . He also led the starting five with 17 points . Oklahoma City ( 4 - 7 ) , meanwhile , has been one of the most surprising slow starters in the league . Fresh off a 47 - win season and adding two All-Star wings , the Thunder looked poised to be a major threat in the Western Conference this season . Still , the team has dropped four straight and is struggling to find an offensive rhythm . On Thursday , veteran forward Carmelo Anthony faced off against his original team , dropping 28 points in the return to Denver . Melo 's 28 led the Thunder , who had issues finding other sources of offense . Reigning MVP Russell Westbrook shot 6 - of - 22 and scored just 13 points , as did All-Star wing Paul George . It was ultimately a brutally inefficient night across the board , as the team shot only 42 percent from the field and went just 7 - of - 14 at the free - throw line . Oklahoma City will host the LA Clippers on Friday , while the Nuggets will face off against the Magic in Denver on Sunday .


The host Denver Nuggets defeated the red - hot Orlando Magic , 125 - 107 , on Saturday night at Pepsi Center . Both teams have been early surprises this season , jumping out to winning records despite being lottery teams last year . While both teams have enjoyed early success , it was Denver ( 8 - 5 ) that easily controlled Saturday 's matchup . The Nuggets jumped out to a quick double - digit lead thanks to a 39 - point onslaught in the first quarter . Denver held a 23 - point lead by halftime , maintaining easy control of the scoring - heavy game . Denver saw strong play from its starting five , allowing it to get off to an early start . All five Nuggets starters scored at least 12 points , as sophomore guard Jamal Murray led the way with 32 . Murray knocked down six three - pointers on the night , accounting for half of Denver 's makes from beyond the arc on the night . Guard Will Barton added another four of those makes en route to 26 points on the night . Star center Nikola Jokic , meanwhile , was the team 's leading rebounder , pulling down 17 boards to go along with eight assists . As a team , the Nuggets dished out 29 assists in the game . Orlando ( 8 - 5 ) , meanwhile , entered the game as the league leader in three - point percentage . The Magic again succeeded from beyond the arc , hitting 11 three - pointers while shooting over 35 percent . Shooting from deep was not Orlando 's issue , as the team enjoyed a solid offensive outing . The team struggled , instead , to contain Denver 's high - powered offense . The Nuggets shot 53 percent from the field on the night and knocked down 12 three - pointers of their own . The Magic proved unable to manage the Nuggets ' barrage of shooting and ball movement in the first half . The Magic will visit Golden State on Monday night , while the Nuggets will play in Portland .


The host Denver Nuggets recorded a season - best scoring output as they blew out the New Orleans Pelicans , 146 - 114 , at Pepsi Center on Friday . Denver ( 9 - 6 ) has now won four of its last five games after Friday 's monstrous scoring night . The Nuggets scored a new season high , recording 146 points in the win . Sophomore guard Jamal Murray recorded a team - high 31 points in his second 30 - point outing of the season . Murray was one of three Nuggets to score in double digits and six to score in double figures . Denver shot a whopping 63 percent from the field on the night , also marking a new season high for the squad . Denver splashed in 18 three - pointers on the night , shooting 52 percent from beyond the arc . The team finished the game on a high note , scoring 82 second - half points and 40 in the fourth quarter . New Orleans ( 8 - 8 ) delivered a surprisingly balanced performance in the loss . The Pelicans saw six players score in double digits , with Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins combining for only 31 points in the game . Cousins shot just 6 - of - 16 en route to 14 points , weighing down the Pelicans ' offense which shot a solid 53 percent from the field . Davis wound up leading the team with 17 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting from the field . Point guard Rajon Rondo , who recently returned from injury , shot 6 - of - 8 en route to 13 points in what proved to be an ultimately futile effort against Denver . The Nuggets will visit LA and the Lakers on Sunday , while New Orleans will host the Thunder on Monday .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies , 104 - 92 , at Pepsi Center on Friday evening . Nuggets get off to a good start , ending first quarter on a 14 - 6 run , to go up 27 - 18 , heading into the second . They carried the lead to halftime , where they led 61 - 445 at the break . The Grizzlies ( 7 - 11 ) came roaring back in the third quarter , with a 22 - 9 run that brought it to a two - points game , 76 - 74 , heading into the fourth . However , the Nuggets ( 11 - 8 ) would not give it up , led by Nikola Jokic , who poured in 14 points in the fourth quarter to help the Nuggets notch their fifth straight home win . Jokic finished with a team - high 28 points , along with 13 rebounds , eight assists and one steal , in 35 minutes . Jamal Murray and Gary Harris added 15 points each , while Kenneth Faried chipped in 14 points and nine rebounds , in 31 minutes . The Nuggets were without Paul Millsap ( wrist ) , who remains out indefinitely . The Nuggets shot 50 percent from the field , including going 9 - of - 21 from long range . Meanwhile , this marks the seventh straight loss for the Grizzlies , who shot 48 percent from the field and hit 9 - of - 26 from long range , with 27 assists in the contest . The Grizzlies continue to struggle without Mike Conley ( achilles ) . JaMychal Green led the way with a season - high 21 points , in 32 minutes . Marc Gasol tallied 15 points and a career - high 14 assists , to go along with six rebounds and two steals , in 38 minutes . The Grizz are back in action on Sunday , when they play host to the Nets . The Nuggets have a few days off before they take on the Jazz in Utah on Tuesday .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the Chicago Bulls 111 - 110 Thursday at Pepsi Center . While the Nuggets ( 12 - 9 ) likely did n't expect to get into a shootout with the team with the NBA 's worst record Thursday night , Denver 's Will Barton likely did n't have any complaints after dropping a game - high 37 points , including the game - winner with just three seconds left . Barton was on fire all night , hitting 13 - of - 19 shots from the field overall and going 6 - of - 9 from behind the arc , and he ended up scoring the last six points in an effort to will his team to victory . Gary Harris ended up being the team 's next highest scorer with 21 points , while Kenneth Faried added 14 points of his own . As for the Bulls ( 3 - 17 ) , point guard Kris Dunn thought he had the game won when he hit a go - ahead layup with just nine seconds remaining , giving him 19 points for the night to go along with five rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes . But , in the end , Chicago ended up dropping its seventh straight game as the team continues to sit at the bottom of the standings in the Eastern Conference . As a team , however , the Bulls ended up putting together one of their best offenses performances of the season , shooting an impressive 54 percent from the field . The starting frontcourt of Robin Lopez and rookie Lauri Markkanen managed to each post 20 points , while Justin Holiday added 16 points in 37 minutes . Up next , the Nuggets will remain home Saturday to take on the Lakers , while the Bulls look to put an end to the losing streak Friday against the Kings .


The Denver Nuggets took down the visiting Los Angeles Lakers , 115 - 110 , at Pepsi Center on Saturday thanks to a strong fourth - quarter comeback effort . Denver ( 13 - 9 ) entered the fourth quarter trailing by two points , but delivered a strong fourth - quarter performance to pull off the significant victory . Denver delivered a whopping 37 points in the fourth , ultimately establishing a comfortable double - digit lead . Drama , though , ensued in the game 's final minute . As time ran out , sophomore point guard Jamal Murray dribble around Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball , a gesture that seemingly offended Lakers forward Julius Randle . Randle swung at Murray in the final seconds of the game , leading to a foul that put Murray at the line and allowed him to extend his team - high scoring total to 28 points . Besides his involvement in the late - game controversy , Murray delivered a strong performance . He not only led the Nuggets with 28 points , but delivered four assists and two steals . Murray 's offensive contribution was much - needed , as Denver remains without star big men Nikola Jokic ( ankle ) and Paul Millsap ( wrist ) . In their absence , though , several other Nuggets stepped up in addition to Murray . Trey Lyles and Will Barton led a strong showing for the Denver bench , combining for 34 points . Los Angeles ( 8 - 14 ) has now lost nine of its last 12 games , as struggles are beginning to mount for one of the league 's youngest teams . On Saturday , the Lakers enjoyed a strong outing from sophomore star Brandon Ingram , who scored a team - high 20 points . However , highly - touted rookie Lonzo Ball did not impress to the same degree . Ball shot just 4 - of - 10 for nine points and finished with five turnovers . Ball 's adjustment to the league remains a work in progress , as his field goal percentage remains under 35 percent for the season . However , another Lakers rookie , Kyle Kuzma , has shone in his debut season . Kuzma returned from a brief injury on Saturday and delivered a double - double off the bench . Los Angeles will host the Houston Rockets on Sunday , while Denver will see the Dallas Mavericks on Monday .