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Brooklyn Defeats New Orleans 108-101 - Recap

The Nets got a 31-point performance from Spencer Dinwiddie as Brooklyn handed New Orleans a 108-101 defeat on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center.

Brooklyn won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 228.5.

Joe Harris had 24 points for Brooklyn and David Nwaba chipped in with 12 points. Spencer Dinwiddie had 7 assists for the Nets, while Jarrett Allen was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.

New Orleans got 22 points from Brandon Ingram in a losing cause and another 21 points from Jrue Holiday. Jrue Holiday contributed 6 assists for the Pelicans, while Brandon Ingram had 10 rebounds.

The Nets hit the break winning 42-35 before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 59 boards, while Brooklyn only had 55

Next game, Brooklyn takes its act on the road to face San Antonio looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head on the road to face Minnesota.