Photos: New Orleans Pelicans get swallowed up by the Brooklyn Nets, 111-145
The New Orleans Pelicans were coming off the most lopsided defeat in the franchise’s regular-season history.
Head coach Jamahl Mosley was anxious to see how his team would respond against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night in the Smoothie King Center, but he didn't get the response he was looking for.
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41st Army Brass Band performs before a basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Brooklyn Nets at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is introduced before a basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Karlo Matkovic (17) scores against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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Brooklyn Nets forward Julius Randle (30) tries to score around New Orleans Pelicans forward Karlo Matkovic (17) during the first half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) dunks during the first half of a basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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Fans sitting with New Orleans Pelicans owner Gayle Benson, right, and Ochsner Health CEO Pete November, second from right, cheer after the Pelicans score 3 points against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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Brooklyn Nets forward Julius Randle (30) scores against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez yells on the sidelines during the first half of a basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) dunks during the second half of a basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey (41) attempts to score 3 points against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (3) dribbles the ball during the second half of a basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Julian Reese (13) reacts to a play during the second half of a basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) attempts to score against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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New Orleans Pelicans players defense as Brooklyn Nets guard Drake Powell (4) loses the ball during the second half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley stands on the sidelines during the second half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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Basketball fans cheer for free t-shirts during the second half of a basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Brooklyn Nets at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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Brooklyn Nets center Moritz Wagner (13) reacts after scoring against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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Spectators leave in the middle of the 4th quarter during a basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Brooklyn Nets at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Julian Reese (13) and Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) are separated during the second half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jaron Pierre Jr. (10) scores against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
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New Orleans Pelicans and Brooklyn Nets players go for the ball during the second half of a basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER