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Brooklyn Nets at Moda Center: did Ziaire Williams and Tyson Etienne keep pace with the Portland Trail Blazers?

The Brooklyn Nets moved to 17-55 after a 134-99 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, and Portland shifted to 36-37 at Moda Center.


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First quarter


The Brooklyn Nets opened with 30 points in the first quarter while the Blazers put up 35.


The Nets briefly held a 4-point biggest lead, and the game featured 3 lead changes with 3 ties.


Brooklyn committed 22 turnovers in the game, and those mistakes fed 24 Portland points off turnovers.


Second quarter


The Nets scored 21 in the second quarter as Rip City scored 34 to widen the gap.


Brooklyn shot 41 percent from the field and 28 percent from 3, while Portland hit 55 percent overall and 47 percent from deep.


The Nets generated 47 bench points, and Portland’s bench answered with 58.


Third quarter


Brooklyn added 22 in the third quarter and finished with 22 assists, while Portland produced 28 in the quarter and 28 assists overall.


Nic Claxton posted 10 points and 4 rebounds, and the Nets finished with 41 total rebounds against Portland’s 59.


Brooklyn Nets post-match stats also included 11 steals, while Portland recorded 10 steals and 8 blocks.


Fourth quarter


The Nets scored 26 in the fourth quarter, and Portland closed with 37 while leading for 41:34.


Tyson Etienne delivered 18 points on 60 percent shooting, and Ziaire Williams added 16 points on 57 percent shooting for Brooklyn Nets vs Portland Trail Blazers highlights.


Brooklyn went 25-for-29 at the line for 86 percent, while Portland went 28-for-40 for 70 percent, shaping the Brooklyn Nets final whistle reaction.


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The Borough will be on the air at Chase Center in San Francisco, California on 3/25/2026 at 10:00 PM EDT, with YES and NBCS-BA carrying the broadcast as post-game thoughts Brooklyn Nets turn toward the next tip.


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