NBA 2018-19: 3 Talking points from Brooklyn Nets' win over the New Orleans Pelicans

#3 Both teams shot above 50% from the field in the high-scoring game

The Nets produced a 73-point first half.

A total of 247 points were scored when the Pelicans clashed with the Nets, and in the process, Brooklyn shot 47-of-93(50.5%) while New Orleans dropped 46-of-87(52.9%) from the field.

The Nets opened up a 24-point lead while they were busy putting together the highest-scoring first half at home in 17 years.

Buckets were pouring in from downtown as well as when the hosts made 16-of-31 bringing their conversion from deep to an impressive 50.5%. The Pelicans eventually lost, but their long-range did not disappoint either, as the team finished 10-of-23, good enough for 43.5% from deep on the night.

As underrated as it might sound, the Nets are shooting 36.4% from downtown, which is currently top 10 in the league while the Pelicans' FG conversion of 47.7% is among the top 5.