The Brooklyn Nets (12 - 15) defeated the Denver Nuggets (12 - 17) 102 - 96 on Tuesday. Brooklyn has won two straight in what's been a topsy - turvy season for the veteran - laden team. Deron Williams sat out a second straight game with a calf issue, but Brook Lopez (back) was able to return to action after sitting out the last eight games. He played just eight minutes off the bench, and Lopez might stay in a reserve role due to how well the team has played with Mason Plumlee starting at center. Joe Johnson scored a team - high 27 points in 33 minutes. The Nets will go on the road to face the Boston Celtics on Friday. Denver has lost two straight games. They shot just 44 percent from the field and 28 percent from beyond the arc, while also giving up 24 easy points on 18 turnovers Tuesday, essentially giving away the game. Ty Lawson finished with a game - high 29 points, and Kenneth Faried put up his best game of the season, finishing with 20 points and 14 rebounds in 32 minutes. The Nuggets will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
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