The Nets’ explosive opening quarter gave way to an Atlanta surge, but Brooklyn still carried a four-point halftime edge.
Brooklyn opened with a 37-27 first quarter, but Atlanta answered with a 39-33 second to make it 70-66 at halftime. Michael Porter Jr. has 21 points on 7-of-11 shooting, and Nolan Traoré has 17 on 7-of-8; Jalen Johnson leads Atlanta with 14. The Hawks entered 6-4 and 14th in the power index, while the 2-6 Nets sit 22nd. After the break, watch whether Atlanta can carry its second-quarter momentum into the third—or Brooklyn can restore the pace that built its early lead.
Key Performers
Michael Porter Jr. (Brooklyn): 21 points, 7-of-11 FG Nolan Traoré (Brooklyn): 17 points, 7-of-8 FG Jalen Johnson (Atlanta): 14 points, 4 rebounds