The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 112-85, at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday.

The Pelicans (20-14) finally reached the 20th-win mark and did it with a dominant performance on both ends of the court while limiting the Nets (15-19) to just 85 points, one of their lowest marks of the season. New Orleans raced to a dominant start and built a double-digit lead within the first quarter after outscoring the Nets 32-18. A 27-16 score in the second quarter essentially put the game out of reach for Brooklyn, and the Pelicans were up by 25 points by halftime. The game got closer in the second half, as the Pelicans won the final two quarters combined by just two points, but it was all over way before then. New Orleans simply cruised its way and secured an easy win at home. With the win, the Pelicans moved to 12-7 at home, while the Nets fell to 6-11 on the road.

Seven New Orleans players scored in double digits in this win, but no one reached the 20-point mark. CJ McCollum led the way with 16 points, six rebounds and five assists. Jonas Valanciunas had an 11-point, 12-rebound double-double. Herbert Jones delivered 14 points, four rebounds and two steals. Brandon Ingram had 12 points, five rebounds and five assists. Zion Williamson notched 10 points, five dimes and three boards. Jose Alvarado added 13 points off the bench, while Jordan Hawkins added 11.

The Nets struggled on offense, as evidenced by their shooting -- just 35.7 percent from the field and 25.6 percent from three-point range. Cameron Johnson led the way with 17 points and four rebounds. Mikal Bridges finished with 13 points, three rebounds and two assists. Day’Ron Sharpe was the only other player who scored in double digits with 12 points off the bench. Sharpe also grabbed nine rebounds.