Michael Porter Jr. Ignites with 35 as Nic Claxton’s Triple-Double Seals Stunning Nets Triumph Over Pelicans

Watching Michael Porter Jr. scorch the court with 35 points — tying his season high — was nothing short of electrifying this past Saturday, as the Brooklyn Nets dismantled the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101. I mean, there’s something thrilling about a player matching his career-best for the third game running, especially when he’s making five 3-pointers and snagging nine rebounds after a rare rest night. And then there’s Nic Claxton, who nailed his second triple-double, proving once again why Brooklyn’s rebuilding effort might just be picking up steam. With Day’Ron Sharpe also chipping in efficiently, it felt like the Nets might finally be finding some rhythm despite their tough season. Meanwhile, the Pelicans stumbled deeper into a losing streak, but hey, every game’s a page in a larger story. This one wasn’t just a win; it felt like a statement — a moment where things could turn. Intrigued? Dive deeper into all the nitty-gritty details here: LEARN MORE.

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. tied his season high with 35 points, Nic Claxton had his second triple-double and the Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday.

Porter matched his career best by reaching 30 for a third straight game, having also done it last Feb. 3-6 during his final season with Denver. He made five 3-pointers and had nine rebounds after sitting out Thursday to rest his back in the second night of a back-to-back.

Claxton finished with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. He’s the first Nets player with multiple triple-doubles in a season since James Harden (nine) and Kevin Durant (four) in 2021-22, and the second Nets center with multiple career triple-doubles. Shawn Bradley had five from 1995-97.

Day’Ron Sharpe added 16 points on 7-for-8 shooting as Brooklyn won for the third time in four games to improve to 6-17.

Trey Murphy III scored 23 points for the Pelicans, who lost their sixth straight game and fell to 3-21. Saddiq Bey added 18 points and Bryce McGowens had 16.

The Nets shot 63.6 percent and had 13 assists on their 14 baskets in the first quarter, taking a 35-24 lead. Porter scored 13 points in the second quarter on 5-for-6 shooting as Brooklyn made it 62-44 at halftime.

The Nets led by 28 points in the second half.