Nets rout Pelicans 145-111 behind a 39-point first quarter

Player of the game

Zion Williamson 29 PTS, 4 REB

8.2

The Nets blew past the Pelicans 145-111 at Smoothie King Center, and they did it early. Brooklyn scored 39 in the first quarter against 25 for New Orleans, then added 44 in the second to build a commanding halftime cushion. The Nets moved to 3-8.

The Pelicans hung closer in the second quarter, scoring 41, but they never found a way to cut into the margin. The third quarter ended any hope of a comeback. New Orleans managed just 15 points while Brooklyn put up 24. The Nets finished with 38 in the fourth to the Pelicans' 30.

Zion Williamson was the player of the game despite the loss, with 29 points and 4 rebounds (Chirp Rating 8.2). Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 22 points, Danny Wolf grabbed 11 rebounds and Julius Randle dished 5 assists. Jeremiah Fears had 5 assists for New Orleans, which fell to 4-8.

Chirp's Sim had the Pelicans at 61% over 10,000 simulations. It missed.

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