Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, including key buckets in the fourth quarter, as the Brooklyn Nets overcame an 18-point deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors 128-120 on Monday night.
Cam Thomas chipped in 23 points for Brooklyn, while Jalen Wilson added 18 in the road back-to-back victory.
Golden State’s Stephen Curry scored 28 points, including a late 3-pointer that pulled the Warriors within three, but the team couldn’t capitalize on their early lead or stop Brooklyn’s late-game surge. Andrew Wiggins contributed 18 points for the Warriors, who dropped their second straight game.
Nets’ Resilience
Schroder, who missed Sunday’s game against Sacramento due to ankle soreness, returned to spark Brooklyn’s offense, hitting pivotal shots in the fourth quarter. His 3-pointer tied the game at 92 early in the final period, and another gave the Nets their first lead since the opening minutes.
Brooklyn managed to shoot 44.4% from beyond the arc despite missing several key rotation players, including Ben Simmons, Nic Claxton, and Dorian Finney-Smith.
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Warriors’ Struggles
Golden State appeared to control the game early, riding a strong first half that included a 12-point scoring run by Moses Moody in the second quarter. However, they struggled defensively in the second half, allowing Brooklyn to dictate the pace.
The Warriors bench provided 47 points, but their inability to close out the game dropped them to 5-2 at home this season.
Takeaways
Nets:
Brooklyn’s depth and ability to adapt to injuries continue to shine under coach Jordi Fernandez. With key players out, Schroder stepped up as the leader, while role players like Wilson and Thomas delivered impactful performances.
Warriors:
Golden State’s defensive lapses, especially in crunch time, remain a concern. Curry and Wiggins led the scoring, but the team’s reliance on individual brilliance rather than team execution proved costly against a disciplined Nets squad.
Key Moments
- Moses Moody entered late in the second quarter and erupted for 12 consecutive points, helping Golden State build a 67-58 halftime lead.
- Schroder’s back-to-back 3-pointers in the fourth quarter gave Brooklyn a lead they would not relinquish.
Key Stat
Brooklyn overcame the odds with precision shooting, connecting on 44.4% of their 3-point attempts despite missing four players from their rotation.
What’s Next?
The Nets (11-8) will finish their West Coast road trip against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, while the Warriors (12-6) return home to host the Oklahoma City Thunder the same night.
Brooklyn’s ability to win back-to-back road games against tough opponents shows their resilience, while Golden State will need to regroup defensively to avoid slipping further in the standings.
