The Brooklyn Nets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 145-111 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, led by Michael Porter Jr.’s 22 points and six rebounds, while Zion Williamson paced all scorers with 29 points. Brooklyn made 20 three-pointers and won every quarter at Smoothie King Center to secure a convincing road victory.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Nets Establish a 14-Point Lead
Brooklyn outscored New Orleans 39-25 in the opening quarter, establishing an advantage the Pelicans never erased. The Nets’ productive start put New Orleans in the position of needing both more offense and more consistent stops.
Second Quarter: Brooklyn Reaches 83 by Halftime
The Pelicans improved their scoring considerably with a 41-point second quarter, but Brooklyn answered with 44. The teams combined for 85 points in the period, and the Nets entered halftime ahead 83-66.
Third Quarter: Pelicans Limited to 15 Points
Brooklyn gained further separation after halftime, winning the third quarter 24-15. New Orleans scored 26 fewer points than it had in the second period, and the Nets extended their lead to 107-81 entering the fourth.
Fourth Quarter: Nets Complete the Win
The Nets finished with a 38-30 advantage in the final period, increasing their margin to 34 points. Brooklyn scored at least 38 points in three of the four quarters and completed the victory without overtime.
Key Performers
- Michael Porter Jr., Brooklyn: Led the Nets with 22 points and added six rebounds.
- Danny Wolf, Brooklyn: Collected a game-high 11 rebounds, helping Brooklyn finish with a substantial advantage on the boards.
- Julius Randle, Brooklyn: Led the Nets with five assists as Brooklyn recorded 30 assists overall.
- Zion Williamson, New Orleans: Led all scorers with 29 points and collected four rebounds.
- Jeremiah Fears, New Orleans: Led the Pelicans with five assists.
NerdSports Stat: Brooklyn outscored New Orleans 60-36 on three-pointers alone. That 24-point advantage accounted for 70.6% of the Nets’ final 34-point winning margin.
Game Analysis
Shooting efficiency separated the teams. Brooklyn made 45 of 79 field-goal attempts, shooting 57.0%, compared with New Orleans’ 34-for-77 performance at 44.2%. The Nets also converted 20 of 41 three-point attempts, good for 48.8%. The Pelicans shot a respectable 40.0% from deep, but their 12 makes could not match Brooklyn’s volume.
Brooklyn paired its shooting with stronger rebounding and more assists. The Nets finished ahead 42-28 on the boards and 30-19 in assists. Those advantages complemented an offense that produced 83 first-half points and continued adding to its lead after the break.
New Orleans generated plenty of scoring at the foul line, making 31 of 38 attempts. Brooklyn was even more productive there, finishing 35-for-42. With both teams earning frequent free throws, the Pelicans could not use that category to offset the difference in field-goal production.
Closing Context: Records and Next Games
Brooklyn improved to 3-8 overall and 2-5 on the road, while New Orleans fell to 4-8 overall and 3-4 at home. The Nets remain below .500 in the Eastern Conference but leave New Orleans with a productive road result. The Pelicans next host the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, November 13, at 5:00 p.m. PST. Brooklyn returns to action against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, November 16, at 4:30 p.m. PST.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 145-111 on November 11, 2026.
Zion Williamson scored 29 points. His individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied game statistics.
After the win, Brooklyn sits 3-8 in the Eastern Conference.
Michael Porter Jr. was the standout performer for the winning Nets with 22 points and six rebounds. Zion Williamson led all scorers with 29 points for New Orleans.
