It's rare to see a game finish so close and have just one lead change, but that was the case here. The Nets led by 12 points early in the third quarter, but trailed heading into the fourth. In fact, the Nets had a 57 - 47 lead with 10 minutes left in the third and allowed the Hornets to go on a 19 - 3 run to lead by six points with three minutes left in the third. In Jeremy Lin's absence, everyone stepped up. Seven players had at least eight points for Brooklyn, with all of them providing at least two rebounds and an assist. Kemba Walker, Nicolas Batum and Spencer Hawes carried the load in the first half, as they scored 40 of the teams 43 first half points. Marvin Williams struggled mightily, as he was 1 - of - 12 from the field, before hitting a dagger three with under a minute left in the game. Both teams will get at least three days off before their next scheduled game.
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