Thunder Rout Nets After Historically Dreadful Opening Half
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The Brooklyn Nets never recovered from a disastrous start on March 18 2026, falling hard to the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
Oklahoma City took full control in the first two quarters, capitalizing on what team statisticians later labeled one of the worst opening halves in Nets history. Brooklyn’s shooting woes, turnovers and defensive lapses created an insurmountable deficit before halftime.
The Thunder maintained their advantage throughout the second half, sealing a lopsided victory and reinforcing their championship credentials. The loss adds to a challenging stretch for the Nets, who continue to search for consistency as the season progresses.
Source: New York Post
