Sean Kilpatrick scored 27 points and grabbed four rebounds for the Brooklyn Nets. Brook Lopez added 18 points, six rebounds, and five blocks. Dennis Shroder had a game-high 31 points and dished out five assists for the Hawks. Paul Millsap contributed 24 points and four rebounds.
The Nets got off to an early 9-4 lead, thanks largely to Lopez’s play that filled the boxscore in categories except points. Lopez notched at least one rebound, assist, steal, and block before scoring a single point. Brooklyn showed chemistry as a team, with all starters scoring within the first six minutes, and the Nets moved up to a 16-11 advantage.