# Nets collapse late to fall against Hawks in latest heartbreaking loss

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nets-collapse-late-to-fall-against-hawks-in-latest-heartbreaking-loss/
- Published: 2026-11-08T03:41:07+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T03:52:37+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/07/sports/nets-fall-to-hawks-for-latest-heartbreaking-loss/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Brooklyn let a late lead slip in a 124-121 defeat.
- Sharpe recorded his first career triple-double.
- The Nets are 2-7 after nine games.

## Summary

The Brooklyn Nets led for most of the game but lost 124-121 to the Atlanta Hawks after giving up a late run. The defeat adds to a difficult start to the season, though Brooklyn has played better recently; its inability to close out close games remains a concern.

The Nets built a 17-point lead and were ahead 114-110 with 1:45 left, but Atlanta finished with a 14-7 run. Michael Porter Jr. scored 25 points and Day’Ron Sharpe recorded his first career triple-double, with 12 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds. Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 30 points, while Brooklyn fell to 2-7.

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