The Nets foundered to a 124-80 defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Will Barton had a season-high 20 points and grabbing a career-high 11 rebounds off the bench in an inspired victory for the short-handed Trail Blazers.
Deron Williams had 12 points for the Nets, who suffered their third-worst margin of defeat in franchise history. It was the team's lowest point total this season.
Mo Williams scored 21 points and Nicolas Batum had 19 in three quarters to lead seven Trail Blazers in double figures.