Nets Rookie PG Brown Has Career-Best Game in Second Win

The Brooklyn Nets picked up their second victory of the young season on Wednesday night, avenging their season-opening loss against the Charlotte Hornets.

Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle combined for 48 points on efficient shooting splits, but it was rookie point guard Mikel Brown Jr. who stole the show, knocking down triples and making highlight plays off the bench.

In just 20 minutes, Brown scored 18 points, adding four assists, two rebounds, a steal, and a block, making multiple impressive shots off the dribble.

It has been a rocky start for Brown as he works his way back from injury, but the former Louisville standout continues to flash the special traits that made him Brooklyn's No. 6 overall selection.

"At some point we're gonna see this man, franchise player," NBA Hall-of-Famer Vince Carter said on the call about Brown.

This is a big nod from a player of Carter's caliber, who had one of the most-electric careers in the history of the NBA.

Brown started off his big night with an acrobatic and-one finish from the left side, banking in a floater through the contact.

His ability to play with pace and change speeds was evident all night, taking advantages of switches onto the Charlotte big men, and creating space off the dribble.

All three of Brown's 3-point makes were impressive, converting on step-backs and side-steps over outstretched defenders.

But, it was his highlight pass to backup big man Moritz Wagner that stole the show, with Brown driving baseline and dropping off a no-look dime to Wagner in front of the rim.

Following the win, Brown said "everything clicked" for both he and the team overall, while remaining focused on the road ahead.

The Nets have some downtime before their next game, taking on the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

For Brown, moving into the starting lineup remains a given, but Saturday's matchup is likely too soon.

Nevertheless, continuing to post efficient outings while getting his teammates involved should be in the cards for the young guard, as he continues to acclimate to the speed of the NBA level.

Defensively, the weekend matchup against the Hawks will provide a nice challenge for Brown, as the Atlanta backcourt has a lot of ways to hurt you on the offensive end.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 21.7 points per game, while veteran shooting guard CJ McCollum is always a tough cover.

The Nets look to build their first winning streak of the season on the road against the Hawks on Saturday, Nov. 7.