Nic Clacton joins a rare franchise feat in the midst of dominance against the Pelicans

Nic Clacton completed the franchise’s rare feat after his performance in Brooklyn The match between the Nets and the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night.

Claxton is in the seventh season of his NBA career, all with the Nets. He stood out as one of the most promising centers in the league, showing off his rebounding and blocking talents down the court.

This was clear again during his match against the Pelicans. In 29 minutes of action, Claxton finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks. He shot 5-of-9 from the field and 4-of-6 from the free throw line.

Clacton made franchise history as a result, according to StatMuse. He became the second Nets player to have multiple triple-doubles in a season, joining Sean Bradley in the process.

Nick Claxton vs. New Orleans:

14 PTS
10 REB
10 AST
3 BLK

He joins Sean Bradley as the only Nets centers with multiple triple-doubles in a season. pic.twitter.com/vvk1JKIvC0

— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 7, 2025

As Nick Claxton, the Nets played against the Pelicans

Nick Claxton’s outstanding activity on the court proved fruitful for the Nets, coming away with a 119-101 victory over the Pelicans.

Brooklyn was in control of the game from the start, leading 35-24 after the first quarter. They continued to add to the lead throughout the second and third periods, preventing New Orleans from rallying with a stout defense.

Perimeter shooting, rebounding and ball movement made the difference in this matchup. The Nets won in all three categories, making 14 triples, 45 rebounds and 36 assists. It wasn’t the same for the Pelicans as they made nine 3-pointers, grabbed 36 rebounds and dished out 30 assists.

Five players scored in double figures for Brooklyn in the win, including Claxton. Michael Porter Jr. dominated with 35 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block. He shot 14 of 23 overall, including 5 of 10 from downtown. Day’Ron Sharp was next with 16 points and three rebounds, while Noah Clowney and Terence Mann provided 10 points each.

Brooklyn improved to 6-17 on the season, holding onto 13th place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are one game ahead of the Indiana Pacers and two games ahead of the Washington Wizards, while trailing the Charlotte Hornets by one game and the Chicago Bulls by 3.5 games.

The Nets will be looking forward to their next match, as they are on the road. They play the Dallas Mavericks on December 12th at 8:30pm ET.