The 2024/25 NBA regular season staged another battle. The Brooklyn Nets, playing at home, defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-114 with points contributed by Trendon Watford, Drew Timm and Darrick Whitehead.

After the first quarter, the Brooklyn Nets took the lead in the battle mode and established a leading advantage through excellent offense, while Jaylen Wilson and Zhaire Williams also contributed 3-pointers. Afterwards, Antonio Reeves and Carlo Matkovic continued to fight back for the New Orleans Pelicans, but they still trailed their opponents by 2 points at 24-26.

In the second quarter, the New Orleans Pelicans continued to fight back and overtook the New Orleans Pelicans through goals from Keen Brooks Jr. and Carlo Matkovic. However, the Brooklyn Nets fought hard after adjusting back to their form, and Darick Whitehead also scored 4 three-pointers, helping the Brooklyn Nets lead the New Orleans Pelicans by one point with a score of 54-53.

Entering the third quarter, the New Orleans Pelicans took the lead and Antonio Reeves scored a 3-pointer. However, the Brooklyn Nets quickly regained their touch, and Trendon Watford scored 13 points in a fierce struggle, helping the Brooklyn Nets maintain their lead with 97-79.

In the fourth quarter, the New Orleans Pelicans took the opportunity to counterattack after the Brooklyn Nets lost their touch and further narrowed the score gap, with Jamal Kane contributing 13 points. However, the Brooklyn Nets adjusted their rhythm and expanded their lead again, while Tosun Efbowenwan and Tyson Etienne also scored 3-pointers.

In the end, the Brooklyn Nets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-114 at home.

Trendon Watford contributed 22 points and five assists for the Brooklyn Nets, Drew Timm contributed 16 points and one assist, and Darrick Whitehead contributed 14 points and two assists.