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Nets 108, Pelicans 102: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

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The Brooklyn Nets (26-13) play against the New Orleans Pelicans (15-15) at Smoothie King Center

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Game Time: 8:30 PM EST on Friday January 6, 2023

Brooklyn Nets 108, New Orleans Pelicans 102 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Final numbers from tonight’s W 📊 pic.twitter.com/3csDBKdWOQ – 11:41 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
“I thought we had good readiness to play. Good ball movement early… The starters played well and when we broke the lineup and went to the bench, we got good contributions from everybody.” – 11:29 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚.
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/mciv45KQng – 11:20 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Combined for 15 rebounds, 14 assists, 6 blocks, and 4 steals tonight 😤 pic.twitter.com/guQzSByT7A – 11:15 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Big stretch coming up. Seven of eight on the road. Pelicans are 7-10 on the road. Only three NBA teams with winning road records. pic.twitter.com/4mp55iMrKp – 11:11 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans have shot under 40% from the field only three times this season. Tonight was one of those instances (39.8), a 6-point loss vs. Nets, the only time among the three that NOLA had a chance to win late. The others were a 15-point loss at Memphis and 21-point loss at Utah – 11:09 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Seeing double‼50% off @yourlocaldomino’s using code HORNETS 🍕🍕🍕
*Available throughout the greater Charlotte area, Hickory and Chapel Hill. Not available at all locations. pic.twitter.com/kFVKcBLBoc – 11:05 PM

Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
The Republicans are wild, bro. – 11:02 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
HAVE YOURSELF A NIGHT @Terry Rozier – 11:02 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Maybe the Raps and Nets’ vibes from last year are just doing a body-swap comedy. – 10:47 PM
Willy Hernangomez @willyhg94
🔋🔋🔋🔋 – 10:43 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
🗣 BROOKLYNNNNN
The Nets have won 17 of their last 19 games! pic.twitter.com/dcof1hEbm7 – 10:32 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn on Yuta Watanabe’s lack of playing time in last two games:
“We’ve got that balance of having multiple guys with Yuta, Joe, Royce, T.J., Seth. Whoever ends up being most consistent on a nightly basis will get those minutes.” – 10:31 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Jacque Vaughn is making a strong COY case the last two months. He’s stabilized the locker room and has now 25-13 Brooklyn playing at a high level—on both ends. Just a tremendous coaching job. – 10:30 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn on Kyrie Irving’s performance in the final minutes after struggling:
“He just has a way of embracing that moment. No matter what happened previously… He has an unbelievable ability to erase what happened before and take advantage of that moment and shine.” – 10:28 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
“We’re going to fight every game.”
@Royce O’Neale checks in with @Meghan Triplett following the W 🎥 pic.twitter.com/yPYPXxOVBt – 10:26 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Three game-winning offensive rebounds by Nic Claxton in the final 6 minutes.
He was outstanding tonight. pic.twitter.com/onGoEOPsOy – 10:25 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn: “We’re trending towards hitting first and making contact and being okay with that contact. And as a group we if we want to get to where we want to, then it’s going to be a necessity on a nightly basis.” #nets – 10:24 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn: “The biggest adjustment halftime was we decided to guard the basketball and take pride in doing it, and 38 points for them in the second half really shows that by the numbers and just our overall demeanor, the way we climbed into the basketball.” #Nets – 10:22 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Coach Green on Naji’s performance (career-high 23 points)
#Pelicans pic.twitter.com/kkz8bKJ75w – 10:22 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
THAT. WAS. HYPE.
Favorite play of the night: go ⬇
#LetsFly | @NewAmsterdam pic.twitter.com/g9sNZPIeGo – 10:20 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
“PLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE” 💸
@Mason Plumlee | @drpepper | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/aCF5dQF4Lx – 10:18 PM

Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
The @Charlotte Hornets scored 138 points in tonight’s win at Milwaukee, the seventh-most in a regulation game in franchise history.
#LetsFly – 10:18 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
New @RealGM Radio podcast! Fun conversation with @MoDakhil_NBA working through the Western Conference, Brooklyn’s surge, our favorite teams/players to watch and much more : basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/269917… – 10:18 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Nets overcome double-digit deficit with clutch hoops down the stretch, beat shorthanded #Pelicans 108-102 in New Orleans. Naji Marshall career-high 23 pts, fellow undrafted player Jose Alvarado 17. CJ McCollum led NOLA with 28. @PanzuraNews postgame wrap: https://t.co/pHS6eJAQQ8 pic.twitter.com/myA9XZv4o7 – 10:14 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Photos from tonight’s matchup against Brooklyn ⤵
neworlns.co/3GMJYFl – 10:13 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Pelicans will come to Dallas on the heels of a 108-102 home loss to Brooklyn tonight. – 10:11 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
The Pelicans fall 108-102 to the Nets. The fight was definitely there. But the execution needed to be better, like almost perfect. If CJ makes those FTs, Jonas gets a few bunnies to go in around Claxton & Brooklyn doesn’t get 2nd chance points, New Orleans would be 18-4 at home. – 10:10 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
PJ Washington with 23 points so far tonight 🉑
@PJ Washington | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/wDvUn5jQdR – 10:09 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Final: Nets 108, Pelicans 102
McCollum 28 pts, 6 rebs, 6 assts
Marshall 23 pts (career high), 9 rebs
Alvarado 17 pts
Pels hold their own against the red-hot Nets in a game with playoff intensity. But in the end, Brooklyn’s defense held NOLA to 38 pts in the 2nd half. – 10:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nicolas Claxton tonight:
9 PTS
9 REB
5 BLK
4-4 FG
Leading the league in FG% this season. pic.twitter.com/tZUJGcbxzs – 10:09 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Final: Nets 108, Pelicans 102
Brooklyn picks up a gritty win despite 16/48 shooting from KD and Kyrie.
Overcame an 11-point halftime deficit by holding New Orleans to 38 points in the 2nd half. Just 39.8% from the field for the Pels on the night. – 10:08 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
FINAL: Nets 108, Pelicans 102
CJ: 28p, 6r, 6a
Naji: 23p (career high), 9r
JV: 12p, 10r
Jose: 17p, 5r, 2a
Trey: 11p
Pels: 39.8 FG%, 12/29 3P, 20/25 FT
Nets: 43.5 FG%, 15/33 3P, 19/20 FT
KD: 33p, 9/26 FG, 11/11 FT, 10r
Kyrie: 19p, 5r, 5a – 10:08 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Final: Nets 108, Pelicans 102
Naji Marshall scores a career-high 23 points.
Kevin Durant went for 33.
Competitive game. One team had its stars. One didn’t.
New Orleans loses for fifth time at home this season. Five-game road trip coming up. – 10:08 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
KD tonight:
33 PTS
10 REB
2 BLK
4 3P
14-2 since December 1st. pic.twitter.com/3I9NdnNxOs – 10:08 PM

Dan Favale @danfavale
there are things to nitpick about the pelicans, but scant few teams are so *routinely* shielded against disaster when missing multiple top players, let alone their two best. that’s pretty special. – 10:07 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Final: Nets beat the Pelicans 108-102. Kevin Durant finishes with 33 points. He’ll pass Dominique Wilkins on the all-time scoring list with his first basket in Miami on Sunday. Royce and Kyrie with some big shots down the stretch. Terrific game from Clax. – 10:07 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
The Pelicans made 10 3-pointers in the 1st half.
They’ve only attempted 12 in the 2nd half. Brooklyn’s defense has been rock solid since halftime. – 10:07 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
A handful of loose balls were run down by the Nets in the final few minutes, a margin of error the Pelicans just can’t afford without Zion and Ingram down the stretch. – 10:06 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Jose Alvarado been getting roughed up all over the place tonight. Hit in the face inadvertently by Kyrie as Kyrie was trying to run open for an inbound pass – 10:05 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Closing time… you know who to call. pic.twitter.com/i5qfj4NMU4 – 10:04 PM

Dan Favale @danfavale
nic claxton is “makes you want to parrot cliches about playing hard” good – 10:03 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Still slim chance for the Pelicans here but incredible fight from the team shorthanded against maybe the bets team in the East – 10:03 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Nets caught a break with Pels NOT being over foul limit, because it would’ve sent Nic Claxton to foul line with 14 seconds left. Instead, Brooklyn will surely sub him out after timeout. Bkn 106-102 – 10:03 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nic Claxton has made countless game-winning type plays in this game.
What a night for the big man. – 10:03 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Not nearly enough 50/50 balls won by the Pelicans in this 4th quarter. THAT’S the dagger. Not Kyrie sinking a couple of buckets late. – 10:03 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
so you can pretend you’re there:
#LetsFly | @TIAA pic.twitter.com/JzSVYTVt7y – 10:03 PM

Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
It’s a nice luxury to run a total nothing play on a huge possession that goes nowhere with no movement that’s perfectly defended, but it’s still KD kicking out to Kyrie for a contested 3. – 10:01 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Huge shot by Kyrie — gives the Nets a six point lead with 43.4 left in regulation. He’s been cold all night, but he’s hit some clutch shots down the stretch here.
Nets on the verge of picking up another win — even more impressive given KD/Kyrie are a combined 16-for-47. – 10:01 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
This is why having a 1-2 of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving inspires so much confidence if you have a decent supporting cast.
Can be cold all game, but still hit the big ones. – 10:01 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Back-to-back massive buckets by Kyrie Irving. He’s been off most of the night, but he’s found his groove late.
He’s got 17 points on 7-21 shooting. – 10:00 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
KYRIE IRVING 🥶 – 10:00 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
The Nets have done a phenomenal job of swarming JV in the paint. Feels like there are three people on top of him every time he catches the ball. – 9:56 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nic Claxton’s leap this season has been something else. – 9:55 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Hope those two offensive rebounds by Claxton — that resulted in 5 points for the Nets — in the last two minutes don’t come back to haunt the Pelicans. Gotta finish possessions! – 9:52 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nic Claxton with a HELL of a dunk over Jose Alvarado. He’s made all four shots and has nine rebounds and five blocks. He’s been great. Said something to Alvarado, too. Maybe that’s because he’s a UGA guy and Jose went to GT. – 9:52 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
On some of these recent defensive possessions, two undrafted Pelicans (Alvarado, Marshall) have been assigned to Durant and Kyrie. Now a second-rounder (Herb Jones) draws KD – 9:49 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nic Claxton with his third five-block game in his last five. – 9:48 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The #Nets went 0-for-5 with three turnovers in that drought. But their defense kept them in it, forcing 2-of-10 shooting on the other end. Brooklyn leads the #Pelicans 93-90 with 6:29 to play. – 9:47 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kyrie and every Nets fan had the same reaction to that three lol – 9:45 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Your Hornets are up 31 points.🤑
2:50 left in the 3rd. – 9:43 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
That TJ Warren bucket was the #Nets‘ first score of the fourth, with 7:38 left. – 9:43 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
[nic claxton’s all-defense case intensifies] – 9:42 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
the naji marshall renaissance continues to be televised pic.twitter.com/vnYm3xCy3B – 9:42 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
3-point play for Naji!!
Career-high 23-points 🔪 pic.twitter.com/HdZTydZw83 – 9:42 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
3-point play for Naji!
Career-high 23 points 🔪 pic.twitter.com/OKPI6CO5RX – 9:41 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Naji Marshall matches his career-high on that runner, and then sets a new one (23 points) immediately on the and-one free throw make.
Hey, Naji deserves votes for 2023 Most Improved! – 9:41 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
The Pelicans being right in this game speaks to a lot of this roster’s positive qualities — and the strength of this home floor.
Because on paper this is an unbelievable mismatch. – 9:41 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Naji Marshall with a new career high with 23 points. Passes the 22 points he had on Dec. 26.
There’s still 8:52 to go in this one. – 9:40 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Naji Marshall has a career-high 23 points.
It’s the 4th 20-point game of his career. – 9:40 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kevin Durant is back on the floor with 8:52 left. – 9:40 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
30+ points in three quarters. AGAIN.
VOTE KD 👉 https://t.co/a5e0asv7xQ pic.twitter.com/Wmu8ymEC6z – 9:38 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Joe Harris taking his first shot in the 4th quarter is pretty inexcusable. – 9:38 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Congratulations on winning your @MarkmanBreakers 2021 Panini Chronicles Draft Picks card pack, Grayson!
Happy start to carnival season! pic.twitter.com/s0FttMewov – 9:35 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Saturday night 🏀 at @AAcenter
Join us tomorrow at 7PM CT as we take on the Pelicans ⬇⬇⬇
#MFFL – 9:35 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
It takes a lot to get Jose Alvarado to not play, but a rib bruise caused him to miss a Dec. 15 game at Utah (only game he’s been a DNP all season). He was not pleased end 3Q after Ben Simmons put a knee there while trying to go after a loose ball, then landed on Alvarado – 9:35 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Big stretch for the Nets here with Kevin Durant on the bench. How long can they go without Vaughn having to get him early? – 9:35 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Methinks Ben Simmons might have just lit Jose Alvarado’s nuclear fuse upon kneeing him. Maybe this inspires the entire Pelicans team to retake the momentum after the Nets closed the 3rd quarter on a 8-0 run to grab 88-85 lead. – 9:34 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Ideal end to the quarter 👌 pic.twitter.com/gRQcz4oFRK – 9:34 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Methinks Ben Simmons might have just lit Jose Alvarado’s nuclear fuse upon kneeling on him. Maybe this inspires the entire Pelicans team to retake the momentum after the Nets closed the 3rd quarter on a 8-0 run to grab 88-85 lead. – 9:34 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Impressive 3rd quarter response from the Nets to pull ahead.
This team doesn’t roll over. Not something you could say for the majority of last season. – 9:33 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
End of the 3rd
Tune In:
📺: @BallySportsNO – ESPN
📻: @995WRNO pic.twitter.com/67bSjpU6rv – 9:32 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 3rd: Nets 88, Pelicans 85
McCollum 23 pts (8-20 FG)
Marshall 20 pts
Alvarado 15 pts
Durant 30 pts, 9 rebs
Pels were outscored 35-21 in the 3rd – 9:32 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
dyson daniels is a human eclipse traveling at warp speed pic.twitter.com/I4PaG6qfUL – 9:32 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the third quarter: Nets lead the Pelicans 88-85. Big 3 from T.J. Warren there. He’s got 13 points off the bench. Much needed on a night where Irving doesn’t have it going. Ben Simmons just stuck his knee on Jose Alvarado in a tie-up. Pels ain’t happy. – 9:31 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
CJ McCollum blocking a Kevin Durant jump shot is not something I expected to see in 2023 – 9:25 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Pairing Dyson Daniels and Valanciunas makes sense since Dyson makes the best entry passes on the Pels. 2 points for JV – 9:24 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
The @Charlotte Hornets set season highs for a half with 84 points, 33 made field goals and 14 made 3-pointers in the first half tonight at Milwaukee.
#LetsFly – 9:23 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
“You playin’ CJ!!!” – @adaniels33 pic.twitter.com/fAOf3PKsOS – 9:23 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
STREAKBUSTERS THE SEQUEL.
✔ Snapped Brooklyn’s 12-game win streak
✔ Snapped Philly’s 11-game home win streak pic.twitter.com/NiMWQanxDl – 9:21 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Every time the Nets get a brief lead, C.J. McCollum answers with a 3. He’s got 23 points. Pels lead 81-80 with 4:07 left in the third. Kevin Durant is up to 28 points. Tough night for Kyrie. He’s 4-for-13. Royce O’Neale with some big 3s this quarter. – 9:21 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Big-time bounceback game from Royce O’Neale. – 9:19 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls win…Bulls win…Bulls win. 126-112. LaVine with 41 pts-season high 10-3s. Vooch with a 19-18-10 game. Williams with 18-6. Bulls shot 58% from 3pt range. Bulls b/b wins over Nets and 6ers. Back at it @UnitedCenter Sat vs Utah. 6:45 @670TheScore @Chicago Bulls radio net. – 9:19 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
Terry Rozier tallied 25 points and five 3-pointers in the first half tonight at Milwaukee.
It marks the fourth time in his career with at least 25 points and five 3s in a half. Since 1996-97, only Kemba Walker (five) has more such halves as a Hornet, per @Stathead.
#LetsFly – 9:19 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Jose Alvarado played 14 mins in 1H and is an early sub in 3Q after making a big impact (15 pts). Almost a GTA on Kyrie not long into his stint but Kyrie was able to veer away just in time – 9:17 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Just Melo things 🛸🕺
@LaMelo Ball | #LetsFly pic.twitter.com/mX3rT5HoPK – 9:16 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Bulls 126, Sixers 112.
Chicago is now 7-2 vs. Milwaukee, Boston, Brooklyn and Philadelphia; 11-19 vs. everyone else.
Zach LaVine: 41 pts, 11-13 on 3s, 6 asts
Nikola Vucevic: 19 pts, 18 rebs, 10 asts
Tyrese Maxey: 26 pts, 6 asts
James Harden: 17-7-11, but 4-17 shooting – 9:15 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
A week after C.J. McCollum hit 11 threes on the Sixers, Zach LaVine has now done the same. – 9:13 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Kyrie and Vaughn just walked arm in arm up to the scorer’s table after having a conversation just before the time out ended. Kyrie mentioned it the other night — but he seems to be responding to Vaughn’s leadership style early on in the new coach’s tenure. – 9:13 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
8 quick points for KD to open the second half 🔥 pic.twitter.com/92ss3MamLi – 9:10 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nic Claxton’s layup has the Pelicans’ lead down to two. It’s 69-67 with 8:59 left in the third. Kevin Durant is up to 26 points. I think he’s passing Dominique Wilkins on the scoring list tonight no problem. – 9:09 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
this is low-key a great pass by nic claxton pic.twitter.com/3RTXZIQp3O – 9:09 PM

Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
The @Charlotte Hornets tallied 84 points in the first half tonight at Milwaukee, their second-most in any half in franchise history.
The franchise record is 87 set last season in the second half at Indiana (1/26/22) en route to a franchise-record 158 points.
#LetsFly – 9:08 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
The Pelicans are not great at getting Valanciunas the ball – 9:07 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Raining 3’s for number 3⃣
@Terry Rozier | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/v7Bb7ZXTde – 9:06 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
CJ with 10 points in the 2nd quarter
Tune in for the 2nd half!
📺: @BallySportsNO | @ESPN
📻: @995WRNO pic.twitter.com/BOe07RGTdV – 9:04 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Great photo of Jose Alvarado and #Pelicans sellout crowd from first half pic.twitter.com/wbE1savvVO – 8:56 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
HALFTIME: Pelicans 64, Nets 53
Thoughts? 👇🏾 – 8:51 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of 1st half: Pelicans 64, Nets 53
Marshall 15 pts, 5 rebs
Alvarado 15 pts
McCollum 13 pts
Durant 18 pts
Sensational half from the Naji/Jose/CJ trio. The pace has been the roof and they’re knocking shots down. Pels are 10-17 on 3s as a team, 16-17 at the free throw line – 8:50 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Nets missed some makable ones, but that was still a strong defensive half from the Pels. They’re up 9 at the break. – 8:49 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Up 11 & 2 quarters down!
@HUBInsurance pic.twitter.com/aDj0Kqw9xx – 8:49 PM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
The Nets looked discombobulated on both ends of the floor throughout parts of the first half. They never found any rhythm — and the Pelicans just played harder.
KD has 18 points — nobody else is in double figures. The undermanned Pelicans are beating them at both ends. – 8:49 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
LaMelo Ball with 5⃣ threes in this first half so far 🔥
@LaMelo Ball | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/eE6qFdjTSE – 8:49 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
HALF: Pelicans 64, Nets 53
– Naji: 15p, 5r, 2s
– Jose: 15p, 3r, 2a
– CJ: 13p, 3r, 3a
Pels: 43.2 FG%, 10/17 3P, 16/17 FT
Nets: 42.5 FG%, 6/15 3P, 13/14 FT
– Durant: 18p, 4/12 FG, 9/9 FT
– Kyrie: 7p, 3/9 FG – 8:49 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
What a half by the Pelicans. This was the biggest test of their depth and my goodness they crushed it. – 8:48 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Halftime: Nets trail the Pelicans 64-53. Similar to Chicago, each time the Nets cut the lead down to two possesions, NOLA extended it. KD with 18 on 4-for-11 shooting. He can use some help. Pels shot 58 percent from 3. – 8:48 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
I’m not complaining but the Pelicans have a lot of luck on their side with the Nets missing some really good looks this game – 8:47 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Why Seth Curry is passing up a wide open corner 3 to take a fadeaway baseline pull-up is beyond me. – 8:43 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Royce O’Neale has played 14 minutes in this game. Yuta Watanabe has played 4.
That should be much closer if you ask me. – 8:40 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Out of context tweet: #Pelicans have to clean off another guy’s blood from Jonas Valanciunas’ arm sleeve – 8:40 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Naji and Jose with a combined 28 points 💪
#Pelicans up 49-41 over the Nets with 4 mins left in the 2nd quarter pic.twitter.com/2d8LF6QKJw – 8:39 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Stop on one end ➡ bucket on the other pic.twitter.com/XycY6kHz3t – 8:39 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
SHEESH.
That’s a franchise record for most points in a quarter 🥵 pic.twitter.com/CrhpWG7Oxv – 8:38 PM

Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
The @Charlotte Hornets scored 51 points in the first quarter tonight at Milwaukee, setting a new franchise record for most points in any quarter.
#LetsFly – 8:36 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets need a lot more from Joe Harris. He had a nice 10-game stretch prior to missing the 4 games with knee soreness.
Looks stuck in the mud athletically. – 8:35 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
In Oct. 19 opener between these teams, it seemed like a severe chemistry mismatch, as #Pelicans won by 22 and Ingram/Zion combined to score 53. Tonight neither recent All-Star is playing but Pels again look a step quicker – 8:34 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
TERRY ROZIER IS UNSTOPPABLE RIGHT NOW
@Terry Rozier | #LetsFly pic.twitter.com/776ywxbOzX – 8:32 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Only in New Orleans will you get a washboard solo during a timeout band performance – 8:32 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
The self-appointed 2nd best passer in #Pelicans history Naji gets it started, CJ with the finish 🙌 pic.twitter.com/G16Nsq4p6i – 8:31 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Ben Simmons and Naji Marshall 👀 pic.twitter.com/TywZqzm34z – 8:25 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Your Hornets have 31 points already 😏
5:40 left in the 1st quarter! – 8:24 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Crazy catch, fake, and floater 😵‍💫
@Terry Rozier | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/O2Z7k40SgG – 8:24 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Jaxson Hayes was a DNP in the Oct. 19 opener at Brooklyn, a victim of #Pelicans extreme frontcourt depth, but he’s in rotation now and doing damage vs. Nets. A couple tip-ins where he’s overwhelmed with athleticism. Even went to him on a post-up on Kyrie – 8:23 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
“Naji won’t shy away from engaging you in conversation,” – @JoelMeyersNBA 😏
Naji Marshall: People Person pic.twitter.com/57Ds3L558J – 8:22 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
The leading scorers so far in Pelicans-Nets are…two undrafted guys. Naji Marshall and Jose Alvarado with 13 points apiece. – 8:22 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Just an abysmal start to the second quarter for the Nets. Pelicans off to a 13-1 run. Nets can’t stay attached to any shooters, specifically Jose Alvarado, who is open basically every possession. Pelicans have brought the fight. Nets will lose this game if they don’t punch back. – 8:22 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Terry is feelin’ scary tonight 😈 pic.twitter.com/Pci08ocQ4O – 8:22 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Jose Alvarado’s shoes look awesome. What are those? – 8:21 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
A lot of Seth Curry handling up top with Kyrie off-ball.
Nets should probably switch that around. – 8:20 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
More MVP chants for Naji Marshall from Batman. The hero we deserve – 8:20 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Need another reason to vote Clax for #NBAAllStar?
⏩ https://t.co/a5e0asv7xQ pic.twitter.com/JppgatzCqx – 8:19 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Best buds Jose Alvarado and Naji Marshall putting on a show on national TV, combining for 24 pts – 8:18 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
The Pelicans are 8-11 on 3s to start the game – 8:18 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
New @RealGM Radio podcast! Fun conversation with @MoDakhil_NBA working through the Western Conference, Brooklyn’s surge, our favorite teams/players to watch and much more basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/269917… – 8:16 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kevin Durant starts 1/7 from the field — somehow still finishes with 11 points in the first quarter to bring the Nets back from down 10.
Pelicans lead, 28-27, after a 10-1 Nets run following a JV timeout. Naji Marshall has 10 for NOLA. Nic Claxton has been everywhere w/3 BLKs. – 8:13 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 1st: Pelicans 28, Nets 27
Marshall 10 pts (3-4 3PT)
Alvarado 5 pts
McCollum 3 pts (1-6 FG), 3 assts
Durant 11 pts (3-9 FG)
3-pointers
NOP: 6-9
BKN: 5-9 – 8:12 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Up one at the end of the first!
@TaxAct pic.twitter.com/DaE5GVNAUR – 8:12 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Used to play AAU against Jose Alvarado and he’s been doing this same stuff since middle school.
Extremely impressive how he’s been able to make it work at the highest level. – 8:12 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the first quarter: Pelicans lead the Nets 28-27. Kevin Durant with a 3 before the buzzer. He started 3-for-9 from the field. Leads with 11. Nets offense woke up in the final minutes of the first quarter. – 8:11 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
The @LaMelo Ball love is strong in Milwaukee 💕🕺 Tipoff is coming soon!
📺 – @HornetsOnBally
📻 – @WFNZ 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/S8aMLb9bYc – 8:10 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Death, taxes and a corner 3 from Yuta Watanabe. Pelicans lead cut to five. – 8:08 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Naji steals it on one end
3-pointer on the other 💪 pic.twitter.com/zNJTTvrYPU – 8:07 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Pelicans leading Nets, 24-14, at the 3:14 mark of the first quarter. Both sides are playing intense but the Pelicans are hitting a few more shots. Herb Jones is playing great defense on Kevin Durant, who has 4PTS on 1/7 FG so far. – 8:05 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Naji Marshall’s career high for three-pointers made in a game is four. He’s already 3/4 from deep in 1Q vs. Nets, after Jose Alvarado waits a beat, long enough for Naji to get to the corner for another open trey. NOP 24-14 – 8:04 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Naji up to 10 points (3-4 from three) 🔪
#Pelicans lead the Nets 24-14 with 3:17 left in the 1st quarter pic.twitter.com/nwUopofAq7 – 8:04 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Naji three
Naji steal
Naji three
The Pelicans lead the Nets 24-14 now. 🔥 – 8:04 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
naji marshall is having a moment – 8:03 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Back to back 3s from Naji Marshall. Timeout Vaughn. Pels lead 24-14. Similar to Chicago, hot start for NOLA, Nets offense a little flatter. Pels getting some wide open looks from 3, start 6-for-8. – 8:03 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nic Claxton (3 first-quarter blocks) has posted a or more blocks in a career-best fifth straight game.
That’s the longest streak of games with three or more blocks for a Net since Brook Lopez in Nov. 2012 (five straight). – 8:02 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Seth Curry and T.J. Warren are Vaughn’s first subs tonight. – 8:00 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nic Claxton (three first-quarter blocks) has posted three or more blocks in a career-best fifth straight game, the longest streak of games with three or more blocks for a Net since Brook Lopez in Nov. 2012 (five straight).
Claxton is second in the league in bpg, trailing Lopez. – 7:59 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
3 blocks in the opening minutes for Clax 🚫 pic.twitter.com/mdLpRNlqK7 – 7:58 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans pounded Nets in the paint in the Oct. 19 meeting (61-39 in rebounds, 62-46 paint points) and seem intent on attacking the hoop again. Trey Murphy with a strong take gets an and-one vs. Ben Simmons. Pels also feed Jonas Valanciunas, who is a matchup problem – 7:58 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
The New Orleans Baby Cakes mascot is here. Looks like something out of a horror movie. – 7:57 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
After all the years coming into New Orleans and having this building be pretty empty and quiet — it’s a lot of fun to hear fans roaring and getting into the game again. A distinct home court advantage. It should be a great atmosphere in the playoffs. – 7:56 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
FRESH HERB
#Pelicans hit their first three 3’s of the game 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dzcdaO0IPU – 7:56 PM

Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
KD is in the @DukeWBB / @DukeMBB 15s tonight 👀 pic.twitter.com/4r7So65IaF – 7:56 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Hot start for the Pelicans. They lead 12-6 with 6:16 left in the first. NOLA started 3-for-4 from 3. Nets start 2-for-10. Pels getting everyone involved. Nice move by Trey Murphy for the layup and the foul. Timeout Jacque Vaughn. – 7:55 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Herb Jones is making a massive impact to start this game. Good defense on Kevin Durant, splashed a 3, and grabbed a tough offensive rebound – 7:55 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Nice answers by Naji, CJ and Herb since the Pels fell behind 4-0. They now lead the Nets 10-6. – 7:55 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
That’s a really nice move by Trey Murphy to get the and-one – 7:55 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Naji puts the #Pelicans on the board with a 3⃣-ball 🙌 pic.twitter.com/8z0tglY0kw – 7:53 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Batman is here and he is chanting MVP as Naji Marshall shoots free throws.
I promise you I am not making this up – 7:52 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Two hard drives to the rim for Ben Simmons to open the game. Great to see.
And Nic Claxton is playing like a man possessed. – 7:50 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nic Claxton has three blocks in one minute tonight. – 7:49 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Shaedon Sharpe goes to the basket like he is trying to assault the rim. Tenacious.
Imagine when he gets a bit stronger and becomes more polished. – 7:47 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Lift each other up tonight #Pelicans fans – need everybody locked in 🔒 pic.twitter.com/XkPd6NDgFz – 7:45 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Brandon Ingram told @CassidyHubbarth that he hopes to return on the Pelicans’ upcoming 5-game road trip.
Pels start tomorrow in Dallas, play at Washington on Monday, Boston on Wednesday, Detroit next Friday and Cleveland on Jan. 16. – 7:35 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Roll Call – where are y’all watching from tonight? 👀
#PelicansGameday pic.twitter.com/aLejPXkleh – 7:35 PM

Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Sharpe bounce pass to Walker for the dunk. Very nice. – 7:33 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Greetings from NOLA. Nets-Pelicans tips shortly. BK looking to get back in the win column. T.J. Warren is a go. Updates to come. – 7:32 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Puffers on for that Milwaukee weather 🥶 — #ULTRADrip
Presented by @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/Nt4TS8onhw – 7:29 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
To spread a little good juju across the timeline, a reminder that Herb Jones blocked a Kevin Durant 3-point attempt in New Orleans’ 130-108 opening-night victory over the Nets. pic.twitter.com/fqUsNwo92k – 7:23 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Debuting the purple warmups, getting ready for tip-off vs. Nets pic.twitter.com/6YLKbsrB6d – 7:22 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝
Presented by @CrumblCookies pic.twitter.com/F8hvPVhvlb – 7:12 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
No Joel Embiid, Alex Caruso or Javonte Green tonight for Sixers-Bulls. Sixers going small again with their three-guard look of Harden/Maxey/Melton and PJ Tucker at center.
Chicago will try to continue its success against the elite teams in the East after beating Brooklyn Weds. – 7:11 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Naji Marshall
Trey Murphy
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:07 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Usual starters for the Nets in NOLA: Simmons, Irving, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 7:03 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
INJURY REPORT at MIL
Gordon Hayward (L Hamstring Soreness) is out.
Kelly Oubre Jr. (L Hand Surgery) is out.
Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/4TqGTzTvIY – 7:02 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets starters for tonight’s game at New Orleans:
Simmons, Irving, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 7:01 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Primetime Pelicans 🔥
#UltraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/rWFU03n2Tr – 6:58 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Larry Nance Jr and Willy Hernangomez are both available tonight, per the Pelicans – 6:56 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Larry Nance Jr. and Willy Hernangomez are available tonight, Pelicans say. – 6:56 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Larry Nance and Willy Hernangomez are both available tonight, Pels say. – 6:56 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Willy Hernangomez (left ankle sprain) and Larry Nance Jr. (right shoulder soreness) are AVAILABLE to play tonight vs. Brooklyn – 6:55 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Congrats to our Last Chance Seat Winners! They traded in their 300 level tickets for sideline tickets, thanks to @LALottery 💯
 
Get to games early, decked out in Pels gear and you could be next to win!
 
Check out more ways to win at https://t.co/lgTvqFxx3n pic.twitter.com/iEyNWvqJVc – 6:53 PM

Larry Nance Jr @Larrydn22
Tonight’s city edition jerseys 👀
Edna Karr high school is the recipient of tonight’s gameworn jersey auction..
https://t.co/HobuldxlzC pic.twitter.com/cRWFhpfyTs – 6:44 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Brandon Ingram getting up shots pregame. pic.twitter.com/mMowRz7Hjl – 6:41 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Nice to see Brandon Ingram out on the court shooting around before tonight’s game pic.twitter.com/vbotMUtGlT – 6:40 PM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks-Pelicans preview: Luka looks good to go while Zion, Ingram will be out.
mavs.com/mavs-pels-prim… – 6:31 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
New @RealGM Radio podcast! Fun conversation with @MoDakhil_NBA working through the Western Conference, Brooklyn’s surge, our favorite teams/players to watch and much more- basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/269917… – 6:22 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Reminder! 6:30 tip off tonight so be sure to play #CourtsideChallenge before then for your chance to win!
#Pelicans | @SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/TJdmdHlgSY – 6:05 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Update to Nets Status Report for tonight’s game at New Orleans:
Warren (left rib contusion) – AVAILABLE – 6:00 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nets say TJ Warren (rib contusion) is available tonight against the Pelicans. – 5:59 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
TJ Warren (left rib contusion) is available for the #Nets tonight vs the #Pelicans – 5:59 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets face 22 playoff hopefuls in their next 24 games. trib.al/TSlyGfx – 5:58 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
TJ Warren is available to play tonight after suffering a left rib contusion in the loss to Chicago. – 5:58 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets rule T.J. Warren available for tonight’s game. – 5:58 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Pelicans coach Willie Green played for Jacque Vaughn in Orlando for a year. Said Vaughn always had a good demeanor while they were together. “He’s a players coach…you want to run through a brick wall for him.” – 5:49 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Pelicans coach Willie Green played for Jacque Vaughn in Orlando for the year. Said Vaughn always had a good demeanor while they were together. “He’s a players coach…you want to run through a brick wall for him.” – 5:49 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Our City Edition jersey schedule 🎭
#Pelicans pic.twitter.com/rjdZSBhgzo – 5:41 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
The Buzz boyz warming up for tonight ⛹ — #LetsFly pic.twitter.com/caV87W3dMK – 5:33 PM

Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Earlier this week on the podcast, I talked a lot with @_JasonLT on how Kevin Durant is my pick for the midseason MVP thus far. And I think one thing that’s gone under-discussed is his leadership as a steadying presence as a leader for the Nets.
youtu.be/IOe-ZafWDmQ – 5:09 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Before settling into your seats for tip off, be sure to stop outside of section 104 for your chance to win!
#Pelicans | @MarkmanBreakers pic.twitter.com/ilpKOnCf3I – 4:46 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Jalen: I’ll take that! 🫴
@Jalen McDaniels x @ArrowExt pic.twitter.com/rls0AibY3h – 4:30 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
#Pelicans debut their City Edition uniforms tonight in a huge game vs. the Nets at the @SmoothieKingCtr!
@ErinESummers with a preview
#CarnivalSeason | @Ibotta pic.twitter.com/Ap4c5SXCTP – 4:13 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
celebrating the carnival season with King Cake & some of the guys had ratings to give out 😂🎭 pic.twitter.com/qXAQCPKvW1 – 4:09 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Larry Nance Jr. on KD & Kyrie: “They’re gonna make some shots (that) make you drop your head a little (and say) ‘I played good defense.’ But the key is to stay locked in & force them to keep making those shots, making the ones that are difficult w/ a hand in their face.” #Nets – 4:03 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets are reportedly guaranteeing the contracts of Yuta Watanabe, Edmond Sumner, and Markieff Morris.
What the trio of minimum signings has brought to Brooklyn this season: clutchpoints.com/nets-news-broo… – 3:50 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Mavericks say Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) is probable for Saturday night’s home game against the Pelicans. – 3:49 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) is probable for tomorrow night’s game against the Pelicans.
Dorian Finney-Smith (right adductor strain), Josh Green (right elbow sprain) and Maxi Kleber (right hamstring tear) will remain out. – 3:48 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
New @RealGM Radio podcast! Fun conversation with @MoDakhil_NBA working through the Western Conference, Brooklyn’s surge, our favorite teams/players to watch and much more: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/269917… – 3:47 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Another fun time with @Nick Friedell on @PodcastPelicans, who made a second appearance with us of the season to chat about the always-eventful Nets. Also hear from Jose Alvarado in locker room, discussing his shot + Naji Marshall’s elite, confident passing: https://t.co/aJn0laTVhZ pic.twitter.com/1lR58RHdoj – 3:41 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 Top trade targets for the New Orleans Pelicans
🏀 Bogdanovich, Beasley, Olynyk fill a need
🏀 Blockbuster trade for OG Anunoby AND Myles Turner?
🎧 https://t.co/ryymQQcjwa
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/eP6OekrAGg – 3:30 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
“It just makes me want to go even harder and produce even more out there on the court.”
Vote Clax for #NBAAllStar ⤵ – 3:30 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
It’s Friday, gameday & a 3-for-1 voting day for #NBAAllStar!
Send your Hornets to @NBAAllStar: https://t.co/J9QbgXkLqU pic.twitter.com/cZdWJDL5wq – 2:52 PM