The Brooklyn Nets opened their five-game homestand with a 98-95 victory over Orlando Monday evening. Jarrett Allen led the way with a team-high 16 points.
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The Brooklyn Nets led 8-5 in the first quarter but New Orleans outscored the Nets 67-46 in the first half as they won its third straight game.
The Brooklyn Nets fell behind in the third quarter and couldn't climb back as San Antonio held on for its 16th home victory of the season.
The Nets can offer Nik Stauskas more playing time and that could lead to a breakout year and a new beginning to his NBA career.
Brooklyn has been scoring at a high clip this season but their defense is lacking. Brooklyn's season hangs on its next four games.
The Brooklyn Nets picked up a 116-104 win over the Atlanta Hawks Sunday. The Nets are above .500 for the first time since November 2014.