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The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Denver Nuggets 127–115 on January 4, 2026, at Barclays Center, with the hosts' balanced offensive attack overwhelming Denver's road defense. M. Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 27 points while N. Clowney added 22, and the Nets' 50.6 percent field-goal efficiency and 14 three-pointers proved decisive against Denver's 48.2 percent shooting and 11 threes. Brooklyn's third quarter proved pivotal, outscoring the Nuggets 41–32 to build separation, and the hosts' 133.3 offensive rating contrasted sharply with Denver's 117.0. J. Murray paced Denver with 27 points and T. Hardaway Jr. contributed 26, but the Nuggets' 33 rebounds fell short of Brooklyn's 44, a margin that limited second-chance opportunities. The game fell below the Vegas total of 224.5, suggesting both defenses tightened in stretches despite the combined 242 points. Denver's road struggles continue as Brooklyn moves into the middle of the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
