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Brooklyn's 39-Point First Quarter Puts Pelicans in Chase
November 12, 2026 · 1:44 AM
The Nets built an 11-point lead with a blistering opening quarter, while New Orleans managed just three points early in the second.
Brooklyn poured in 39 points in the first quarter Wednesday, opening a 14-point cushion over New Orleans. The Pelicans answered with just 3 points so far in the second, trimming the score to 39-28 but struggling to build momentum. Michael Porter Jr. leads the Nets with 9 points, while Moritz Wagner has added 7. Brooklyn entered 2-8 and ranked 26th in the power index; New Orleans was 4-7 and ranked 20th.
Key Performers
Michael Porter Jr. (Brooklyn): 9 points, 4-for-6 shooting Moritz Wagner (Brooklyn): 7 points, 3-for-4 shooting Zion Williamson (New Orleans): 5 points