"Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists, continuing to shoulder the offensive burden on a night when Nic Claxton and Ziaire Williams were sidelined. Nolan Traoré, in his 10th straight start, added 17 points and three assists, while Day'Ron Sharpe once again filled in at center with 12 points and eight rebounds. Reserve Jared McCain paced four Thunder players in double figures with 21 points and four rebounds."
"Traoré pushed the tempo and delivered six quick points, Porter saw a couple shots fall, and Brooklyn carved out an early edge in the paint despite struggles from deep. Defensively, the effort was just as noticeable. Facing an Oklahoma City group without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, the Nets held the Thunder to 27.3% in the opening quarter and carried a 23-21 lead into the second after leading by as many as six, weathering a brief Chet Holmgren burst in the process."
Brooklyn opened with energy and held the Thunder to 27.3% in the first quarter but ultimately lost 105-86, falling to 15-40 and extending a three-game losing streak. The Nets defended well overall, limiting Oklahoma City to 42.2% shooting, but struggled offensively, converting just 36.7% and committing 21 turnovers. Bench scoring was a major deficit, with Brooklyn's reserves outscored 55-24. Michael Porter Jr. led the team with 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Nolan Traoré added 17 points and Day'Ron Sharpe had 12 points and eight rebounds. Freshness from available players showed early before the collapse.
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