GAME RECAP
Impact player
Brook Lopez, Brooklyn
The Nets center showed surprising range, hitting three three-pointers after hitting seven total coming in, and finished with 26 points.
By the numbers
55 Shooting percentage for the Nets, hitting 42 of 76 shots.
36 Points for Andrew Wiggins, who hit six of seven from three-point range. He also had eight rebounds.
12-7 Points and assists for Tyus Jones off the bench in 32 minutes of action.
0 Points for starting point guard Kris Dunn, who played only 16 minutes.
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