Brooklyn Nets Finally Pickup Win No. 1 Against Harden, Rockets

Facing a tough challenge in James Harden and the Houston Rockets, the Brooklyn Nets came away with their first victory of the season.

Brooklyn Nets 106 (1-7)
Houston Rockets 98 (4-4)
Full Game Box Score
Toyota Center, Houston, TX

By Robby Sabo

Finally, it has happened. The Brooklyn Nets have won an NBA game during the 2015-16 season. The surprising thing about the win was who and where it happened.

Playing against a tough Rockets team in Houston led by MVP runner-up James Harden, the Nets put up 106 points to the home team’s 98.

NETS WIN! ? NETS WIN! ? NETS WIN! ? 106-98 over the Rockets pic.twitter.com/K7p5Fm4aoP

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) November 12, 2015

Coach Hollins: "We want to keep growing, moving forward. The execution we had was outstanding." #Nets pic.twitter.com/xSdfCv6sh4

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) November 12, 2015

Feels good to say this. It's time to celebrate a @PartyCity #Nets WIN! pic.twitter.com/bqEDCG4oUN

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) November 12, 2015

Despite trailing entering the fourth quarter, the Nets wouldn’t stop fighting. In the end they outscored Houston 27-15 in the final frame.

Bojan Bogdanovic came off the bench to pour in a team-high 22 points on 10-of-20 shooting which included 2-of-5 from downtown.

Recap all the action from tonight's #Nets win in Houston. @44Bojan coming up BIG. https://t.co/Uol1xjPoIY pic.twitter.com/cs8Tq7nt4l

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) November 12, 2015

The defense was also spot on. They collected 11 blocks on the night.

The #Nets threw a block party tonight in Houston. One more look from @Trobinson0. pic.twitter.com/roEpK5jutX

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) November 12, 2015

Brooklyn now improves to 1-7. Next up will be the Kings in Sacramento tomorrow night.

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