Nets finish with 8 in double figures, destroy Jazz
Ben Simmons returned after missing 38 games and nearly put up a triple-double in the 147-114 win on Monday.
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Ben Simmons returned after missing 38 games and nearly put up a triple-double in the 147-114 win on Monday.
Brooklyn was outscored 34-18 in the final period and committed seven turnovers, but remained composed.
The Nets have now lost three straight, seven of eight and 12 of their last 14.
Kawhi Leonard scored 14 points in the final five minutes and L.A. overcame an 18-point deficit to win 125-114 Sunday.
The Nets outscored the Lakers by 24 in the second half and allowed only 44 points after halftime.
Simons hit a winning floater with 0.2 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 105-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Jimmy Butler returned after missing seven games with a sprained toe and scored 31 points to help the Heat beat the Nets 96-95 on Monday night.
The Nets matched their worst half of the season with 34 points in the first half and have lost 12 of 15.
Brooklyn was beaten Sunday for the 11th time in its last 14 games, 134-127.
Spencer Dinwiddie and Nic Claxton each scored 23 points.
Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson led Brooklyn with 15 points in the 112-101 loss on Wednesday night.
The Nets shot a season-worst 35.7% (35 for 98) while losing their fourth straight.
Brooklyn is 2-8 all-time on New Year's Eve.
Outside of recent back-to-back victories over the Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn has lost seven in a row.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in Milwaukee's 144-122 win Wednesday night
