- Matchup: New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets
- Event Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: YES Network
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The New Orleans Pelicans (record: 3-19) will be visiting Barclays Center this Saturday to face off against the Brooklyn Nets (record: 5-16).
In their previous outing, the Pelicans battled the Timberwolves, unfortunately suffering a close defeat with a final score of 149-142. In terms of fouls, New Orleans finished with 23 compared to Minnesota’s 25. The Pelicans made 20 out of 51 three-point attempts, while the Timberwolves shot an impressive 86.2% from the charity stripe with 25 successful free throws out of 29 attempts. Minnesota also grabbed 41 rebounds (10 offensive, 31 defensive) and recorded one block. The Timberwolves delivered 29 assists and made 7 steals. Defensively, New Orleans allowed their opponents to shoot 50.0%, permitting 52 out of 104 attempts. On the offensive end, New Orleans tallied 26 assists and forced Minnesota into 9 turnovers, resulting in 5 steals. The Pelicans secured 42 rebounds, including 6 on offense, and finished the game with an impressive 85.7% from the free throw line, sinking 30 of 35 attempts. They ended the game with a field goal percentage of 54.9% (50 out of 91) and made 12 of their 21 attempts from beyond the arc.
Trey Murphy III was a standout performer in this matchup, shooting an impressive 52.4% from the field while dishing out 4 assists. He logged 41 minutes and recorded 15 rebounds, finishing the game with 33 points on 11 out of 21 shooting.
New Orleans enters this game carrying a record of 3-19 for the season. The team averages 15.0 turnovers per game and commits 21.0 personal fouls nightly. They secure an average of 42.6 rebounds and have accumulated 515 assists for the season, placing them 25th in the league for assists. The Pelicans shoot 35.1% from the three-point line (253 of 720) and 76.9% from the free throw line, averaging 112.6 points per game (25th in the league) with a field goal percentage of 45.3%.
Defensively, New Orleans forces an average of 15.0 turnovers per game and commits 21.3 personal fouls. They allow 36.5% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 28th in points allowed per game (123.3). The Pelicans’ defense yields a field goal percentage of 49.9% (969 out of 1,943) and permits 44.6 rebounds per game, ranking them 28th in giving up assists with a total of 630.
In their latest game, the Nets achieved victory against the Bulls with a final score of 113-103. The Nets collected 35 defensive rebounds along with 7 offensive boards for a total of 42 in the game. Despite committing 21 turnovers, they managed to secure 12 steals. The Bulls committed 15 fouls, allowing the Nets to shoot 22 free throws, of which they converted 18, resulting in an 81.8% free throw percentage. From beyond the arc, Brooklyn successfully made 19 of 46 attempts (41.3%). They closed the game shooting 48.7% overall (38 out of 78), while allowing the Bulls to shoot 42.2% from the field on 38 out of 90 attempts. The Bulls struggled from long-distance, shooting just 23.3% on 7 of 30 attempts, finishing 80.0% at the free throw line (20 of 25), while Brooklyn allowed Chicago to gather 42 rebounds (11 offensive).
Michael Porter Jr. was critical for Brooklyn in this matchup, scoring 33 points in 34 minutes of play, along with 5 assists. He had a shooting percentage of 50.0%, going 10 for 20, and also grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Nets currently hold a record of 5-16 this season. Offensively, they shoot 44.2%, ranking 29th in the league. Brooklyn has scored 2,288 points this season, averaging 109.0 points per game, and securing 39.3 rebounds per contest. They distribute 25.0 assists per game (24th in the league) and commit 15.5 turnovers per game. The Nets average 20.8 personal fouls per game and convert 78.0% from the charity stripe.
On the defensive end, Brooklyn allows 38.3% shooting from three-point range (280 of 731) and opponents are converting 77.8% of their free throws. They give up an average of 28.3 assists and 44.0 rebounds per game, currently ranked 25th and 16th in the NBA respectively. The Nets rank 19th in points allowed per game, averaging 117.7 points against. They force 14.0 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 49.7% from the field, ranking 28th in the NBA for that statistic.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s game against the spread?
Prediction: Support New Orleans
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