"With their 112-103 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, the Nets won their first game of the season, moving to 1-7. The 2009-10 Nets, then based in New Jersey, and the 2015-16 Philadelphia 76ers hold the record for most losses to start a season, with 18. The Nets notched their first win a night after the New Orleans Pelicans did the same with a win over the Charlotte Hornets."
"The Nets won despite losing Cam Thomas to a hamstring injury two minutes into the game. Thomas came into Wednesday averaging 24.4 points, leading the team. However, Michael Porter Jr. took up the scoring load, finishing with 32 points. Nic Claxton added 18 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three steals. The Nets were the more physical team, attempting 35 free throws to Indiana's 13."
The Nets won 112-103 over the Indiana Pacers to record their first victory, moving to 1-7 on the season. The 2009-10 Nets and 2015-16 76ers still hold the record for most losses to start a season at 18. Brooklyn lost Cam Thomas to a hamstring injury two minutes into the game; he had been averaging 24.4 points. Michael Porter Jr. scored 32 points, and Nic Claxton had 18 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three steals. The Nets attempted 35 free throws to Indiana's 13. Thomas had recurring hamstring issues last year and signed a $6 million qualifying offer. The Pacers played without seven players, used a hardship exception to sign Cody Martin, and finished without coach Rick Carlisle after his ejection.
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