Nets let another one slip away in 111-103 OT loss to Thunder

The Brooklyn Nets had the chance to snap their losing skid against the OKC Thunder, but came up short again on Tuesday.

Spencer Dinwiddie entered Tuesday’s game shooting 79.7% from the free-throw line in 2019-20. Before his final attempt at the line in crunch time, he was a perfect 2-for-2. But Dinwiddie couldn’t get his free throw to go down, then missed what would’ve been the game-winning shot, which sent the game into overtime.

In the extra period of play, the Nets only scored two points to Oklahoma City’s 10, giving the Thunder a 111-103 win.

The Nets have now lost seven straight.

Tuesday’s game was also the first in which Dinwiddie didn’t lead the Nets in scoring since December 6. He scored 14 points on 6-for-21 shooting (0-for-6 from three).

Taurean Prince led Brooklyn with an efficient 21 points. He went 8-for-15 from the floor (5-for-10 from deep) and grabbed eight rebounds.

Caris LeVert had an uptick in minutes and took advantage of his opportunities — and was, unfortunately, past his minutes limit when overtime rolled around. He scored 20 in 22 minutes on 7-for-16 shooting (2-for-3 from long-range). He also grabbed six boards.

DeAndre Jordan was Brooklyn’s leader in rebounding again. He had 10, which marks the 15th time he’s grabbed 10 or more boards in a game. That’s the most by any reserve in the NBA, as is his average of 9.5 rebounds per game.

Jarrett Allen finished in double figures (12 points) for the first time since December 28. He also blocked two shots and grabbed seven boards.