Nets lose 129-121 to Thunder after fourth-quarter collapse

In a thrilling matchup, the Brooklyn Nets fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-121 despite leading by as much as 18 points. The Thunder, bolstered by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 27 points and Chet Holmgren's 22 points and 17 rebounds, rallied with a decisive 18-0 run in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. Day’Ron Sharpe had a standout performance for the Nets, scoring a career-high 25 points in his first start of the season due to Nic Claxton's suspension. Brooklyn initially showcased strong play, amassing 73 points in the first half and hitting a season-high 23 three-pointers, yet ultimately succumbed to the Thunder's relentless defense. The loss marked a disappointing turn for the Nets, who were already missing key players including D’Angelo Russell and Cam Thomas. As a result, Brooklyn's record dropped to 21-37, while Oklahoma City improved to 46-11.