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The Pelicans lost to the Brooklyn Nets 119-101. It was the sixth consecutive loss for the Pelicans (3-21). The Pelicans have now had three different 6-game losing streaks this season.
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Nets 119, Pelicans 101: Michael Porter Jr. ties career high, leads Brooklyn over New Orleans
Dallas’ record sits at 8-16, and are coming off a 132-111 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Former No.1 overall pick Cooper Flagg has stepped it up as of late, and is currently averaging 17.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.
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Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. returning, Egor Demin playing through respiratory issue vs. Pelicans
Michael Porter Jr. will return to the Nets' lineup during a Pelicans matchup that will have tank implications.
Michael Porter Jr. tied his season high with 35 points, Nic Claxton had his second triple-double and the Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday.
Michael Porter Jr. scored over 30 points for the third straight game to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 119-101 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Barclays Center on Saturday.
BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans visits Brooklyn looking to stop its five-game road skid. The Nets are 1-10 on their home court. Brooklyn has a 1-12 record against teams over .500. The Pelicans have gone 1-9 away from home. New Orleans leads the Western Conference with 54.6 points per game in the paint led by Zion Williamson averaging 14.6.