Led by James Hardens season-high 39 points (6-10 3pt FG), along with five rebounds and 12 assists, the Nets defeated the Pelicans, 120-112. Kevin Durant added 27 points, seven rebounds and eight assists for the Nets in the victory, while Jonas Valanciunas tallied 20 points and 12 rebounds for Pelicans in the losing effort. The Nets improve to 9-4 on the season, while the Pelicans fall to 1-12.