The Brooklyn Nets bounced back in emphatic fashion, crushing the New Orleans Pelicans 145-111 on Wednesday night.
Coming off a humbling loss in Dallas, the Nets showcased their resilience by delivering a statement victory against a Pelicans team that had just suffered the worst defeat in franchise history.
Egor Demin's return to the starting lineup sparked a balanced attack, with the guard scoring 22 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, to help Brooklyn secure its highest-scoring half since 2022.
The Nets' offense flowed smoothly with 30 assists and six players reaching at least 15 points, led by Michael Porter Jr.'s 22 and Julius Randle's 17, while the defense held New Orleans to poor shooting throughout the game.