The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Golden State Warriors, 143-113, at Barclays Center on Wednesday night.

The Nets (20-12) came into the contest as heavy favorites against a Warriors (15-18) squad that was missing three starters, and Brooklyn immediately began making good on that status by establishing a 46-17 lead through one. Brooklyn's point total was up to 91 by halftime, and with Golden State sitting on only 51 points by intermission, the game was decided for all practical purposes.

James Wiseman led the Warriors with 30 points, adding six rebounds, two assists and one block. Patrick Baldwin and Moses Moody posted matching 17-point tallies while recording three rebounds and three assists, respectively. Ty Jerome delivered 14 points, seven assists, three rebounds and one steal. Jordan Poole supplied 13 points, two assists, one rebound and one steal.

Kevin Durant paced the Nets with 23 points, supplementing them with seven rebounds, five assists and four steals. Edmond Sumner turned in 16 points, two assists and one rebound. Royce O'Neale totaled 14 points, two assists and two blocks. Patty Mills netted 13 points, three assists and one steal. T.J. Warren and Seth Curry generated matching 12-point tallies while recording five rebounds and six assists, respectively. Joe Harris netted 11 points, while Nicolas Claxton and Ben Simmons contributed 10 apiece. Claxton also tallied seven rebounds and five assists, while Simmons managed eight assists and four boards.

The Warriors return home to host the Memphis Grizzlies on Christmas Day, while the Nets welcome in the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.