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Porter, Claxton lead the Nets to a 119-101 victory over the Pelicans

Porter, Claxton lead the Nets to a 119-101 victory over the Pelicans | iNFOnews.ca
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

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% 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.

Up next

Pelicans: Host San Antonio on Monday night.

Nets: At Dallas on Friday night.

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Porter, Claxton lead the Nets to a 119-101 victory over the Pelicans | iNFOnews.ca
Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33), guarded by New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) looks for an opening during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
Porter, Claxton lead the Nets to a 119-101 victory over the Pelicans | iNFOnews.ca
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) brings the ball toward the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
Porter, Claxton lead the Nets to a 119-101 victory over the Pelicans | iNFOnews.ca
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) trips and loses control of the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
Porter, Claxton lead the Nets to a 119-101 victory over the Pelicans | iNFOnews.ca
Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton loses control of the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

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