About time. After a difficult start to the season with five consecutive defeats, some of them particularly heavy, the Brooklyn Nets have finally recorded their first win, beating the Indiana Pacers 98-90 on the road. Indiana, meanwhile, continue to fall short of expectations and have now suffered four consecutive defeats of their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was far from a classic. Poor shooting percentages, 29 turnovers between the two teams and plenty of scrappy play made for a difficult contest. But for Jordi Fern\u00e1ndez’s side, the important thing was to dig deep, put their previous defeats behind them and find a way to win on the home court of the 2025 NBA finalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And that is exactly what they did. Brooklyn led by just three points at half-time, but had extended their advantage to nine heading into the fourth quarter. It was not a commanding lead, but in such a low-scoring game, it gave them enough breathing room to trade baskets with Indiana and see out the victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for individual performances, the team’s leaders stepped up when it mattered. Jordi Fern\u00e1ndez had spoken before the game<\/a> about the need for Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. to take greater responsibility. They responded with 20 and 23 points respectively, playing key roles in securing Brooklyn’s long-awaited first win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n