"Michael Porter Jr. set the early tone with six assists in the first, the most he has ever recorded in any quarter and tied for a career high. He added 11 points as well, anchoring a Brooklyn offense that shot 12-of-22 from the field and 4-of-8 from 3-point range. The ball was moving, with 11 assists to just one turnover, and the defense brought some bite, forcing the Magic into seven giveaways and creating five extra shot attempts because of it."
"That momentum carried into the second. The Nets opened the quarter on an 8-3 run and pushed the lead to 44-30, their largest advantage of the season. They kept Orlando on its heels, stringing together stops and continuing to share the ball on the other end. For a team that has struggled to dictate tempo all year, it was a reminder of what this group can look like when it connects effort with execution."
Brooklyn forced a season-high 19 turnovers while committing just seven, but lost 105-98 to Orlando and fell to 1-11 overall and 0-2 in NBA Cup East Group B. The Nets have dropped four straight since their first win on Nov. 5. Day'Ron Sharpe returned after a one-game absence, and the Magic played without All-Star Paolo Banchero. Brooklyn delivered a dominant opening quarter, highlighted by Michael Porter Jr.'s six first-quarter assists and efficient shooting. The team extended the lead to 44-30 in the second before Orlando closed the half on a 17-5 run, leaving Brooklyn with a four-point halftime edge.
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