James Harden had 27 points (14 in the paint) and 15 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-105.
The Nets took control with a 20-5 run in the second quarter and led by as many as 30.
Patty Mills scored 21 points, and Cam Thomas added 20 points on 9 for 13 shooting off the bench. The Nets had 3 20-point scorers.
For the Pelicans, Brandon Ingram had 22 points (9 in the third quarter) and 8 assists. The Pelicans had 7 players in double-digit scoring.
The Nets shot 54.8% from the field and 44.4% from 3 to the Pelicans’ 46.0% and 29.0%. The Nets outscored the Pelicans 24-9 in 7 minutes with Harden, Bembry, Sharpe, Edwards and Thomas on the floor together. Day'Ron Sharpe fouled out.