In New York, Michael Porter Jr. matched his season-high by scoring 35 points, while Nick Claxton achieved his second career triple-double as the Brooklyn Nets triumphed over the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday. Porter, who previously recorded three consecutive 30-point games in early February last year during his final season with Denver, made five three-pointers and grabbed nine rebounds after resting his hip on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Claxton contributed 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, becoming the first Nets player this season to notch multiple triple-doubles. He joins James Harden (9) and Kevin Durant, who recorded four triple-doubles in 2021-22, as the only Nets centers to accomplish this feat. This marks the first time since Shawn Bradley achieved five triple-doubles between 1995 and 1997 that a Nets center has had multiple triple-doubles in a season.<\/p>\n
Dayron Sharp added 16 points on efficient 7-of-8 shooting, helping the Nets secure their third win in four games and improve to 6-17. Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with 23 points, but the team suffered their sixth consecutive loss, slipping to a 3-21 record. Sadiq Bey and Bryce McGowens contributed 18 and 16 points, respectively.<\/p>\n
The Nets shot an impressive 63.6% in the first quarter, with 14 baskets and 13 assists, building a 35-24 lead. Porter scored 13 points on 5-of-6 shooting in the second quarter, helping Brooklyn extend their lead to 62-44 by halftime. In the second half, the Nets maintained a dominant lead, pushing ahead by as many as 28 points.<\/p>\n
Upcoming games include the Pelicans hosting San Antonio on Monday, while the Nets will face Dallas on Friday.<\/p>\n
Fan Take: This game highlights Michael Porter Jr.’s growing dominance and the emergence of Nick Claxton as a versatile force for the Nets. For basketball fans, it signals a shift toward a new era of dynamic, multifaceted players shaping the future of the sport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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