Brooklyn Nets secure first season win before losing to Knicks

The Brooklyn Nets earned their first victory of the 2026-27 NBA season with a 98-90 win over the Indiana Pacers. Michael Porter Jr. led the scoring with 23 points, supported by Julius Randle’s 20 points and a double-double from Day’Ron Sharpe, who recorded 15 points and 13 rebounds.

Following that win, the Nets faced the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Despite a strong third quarter, Brooklyn struggled in the final period, scoring only 11 points. The Knicks secured a 103-90 victory, marking their 15th consecutive win over the Nets. Landry Shamet led the Knicks with 22 points, while Julius Randle contributed 21 points and 11 rebounds in his return to New York.

In other NBA action, the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 135-134 in overtime, ending the Grizzlies' undefeated start to the season. Zion Williamson and Karlo Matkovic each scored 24 points for the Pelicans.