Anthony Davis racked up 44 points and Rajon Rondo compiled a triple-double as the Pelicans dropped the Nets 138-128 in double-overtime from Brooklyn.
Davis also had 17 rebounds and six steals for New Orleans, which outscored Brooklyn 14-4 to pull away in the second overtime period. Rondo finished with 25 points, 12 assists and 10 boards and Niko Mirotic added a double-double in the win.
Allen Crabbe led the Nets with 28 points, and Spencer Dinwiddie added 24 points and 10 assists. Brooklyn's losing streak is up to five games.
The Pelicans were able to bounce back after the Sixers clobbered New Orleans 100-82 in Philadelphia Friday night.
Joel Embiid finished with 24 points and 16 rebounds and has recorded a double-double in seven-straight games. Dario Saric also added 24 points and Ben Simmons scored 10 with nine rebounds and eight assists in the winning effort.
Ian Clark paced New Orleans with 15 points off the bench. Davis scored 14 points and pulled down eight rebounds in defeat.
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