"For most of the afternoon, Brooklyn looked nothing like the team that struggled offensively two nights earlier in Oklahoma City. The ball moved. Shots fell. The process felt clean. But the fourth quarter told a different story. After shooting 50.8% through three quarters, the Nets went cold when it mattered most, hitting just 27.3% in the final frame, committing five turnovers and getting outscored 26-17 as Atlanta surged."
"Brooklyn's rookies followed suit. Drake Powell provided one of the early highlights with five quick points off the bench, first burying a smooth step-back 3-pointer from the right wing, then following it with a crafty drive and physical finish moments later. Still, the Hawks had answers. Jock Landale came off the bench and immediately shifted the tone, scoring 10 early points to help Atlanta grab a 32-30 edge after one."
Brooklyn fell 115-104 to Atlanta, dropping to 15-41 and extending their losing streak to four games. Brooklyn shot 50.8% through three quarters but collapsed in the fourth, hitting 27.3%, committing five turnovers and getting outscored 26-17. Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and Nic Claxton returned with 15 points and eight rebounds. Five Nets finished in double figures. Jalen Johnson led Atlanta with 26 points, 12 rebounds and four assists. Brooklyn shot 51.2% in the first half and used nine different scorers but trailed due to a 31-17 rebounding deficit and bench scoring from Jock Landale.
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