Nets Stumble Against Hawks in Lopsided Loss

Early deficit, turnovers, and Noah Clowney's ejection prove too much to overcome.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 3:56am

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A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in navy, green, and orange, conceptually representing the fragmented and disjointed nature of the Nets' loss to the Hawks.A cubist interpretation of the Nets' lopsided defeat, with fragmented shapes and perspectives capturing the team's struggles on the court.Brooklyn Today

The Brooklyn Nets suffered a 141-107 defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, falling to 18-59 on the season. The loss came just days after the Nets announced that Michael Porter Jr. and rookie Danny Wolf would be sidelined for the remainder of the year.

Why it matters

The Nets have struggled mightily this season, and this latest blowout loss underscores the team's ongoing challenges as they look to rebuild and return to contention. The absences of key players like Porter and Wolf have only compounded the team's woes.

The details

The Nets fell behind early and were never able to recover, committing numerous turnovers that the Hawks capitalized on. Rookie center Noah Clowney was ejected in the third quarter, further hampering the Nets' efforts to mount a comeback.

  • The game took place on Friday, April 4, 2026 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
  • This was the Nets' 77th game of the 2025-26 NBA season.

The players

Noah Clowney

A rookie center for the Brooklyn Nets who was ejected from the game in the third quarter.

Michael Porter Jr.

A Nets player who was ruled out for the rest of the season prior to this game.

Danny Wolf

A rookie player for the Nets who was also ruled out for the remainder of the year.

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What they’re saying

“We have to find a way to come out stronger and more focused from the start. Digging ourselves an early hole made it nearly impossible to climb back into this one.”

— Kyrie Irving, Nets Guard

What’s next

The Nets will look to regroup and end their season on a higher note as they take on the Miami Heat in their next game on Sunday, April 6th.

The takeaway

This lopsided defeat underscores the Nets' struggles this season, as key injuries and a lack of consistent play have resulted in a dismal record. The team will need to make significant improvements in the offseason to return to contention in the Eastern Conference.