While a fourth-quarter collapse leading to a loss may improve draft lottery odds, it did not cure the immediate sting and disappointment Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez and his players felt Thursday night.

Fernandez and the Nets hope to feel better about things Saturday when they host the NBA-worst New Orleans Pelicans.

After Thursday's 123-110 home loss to the Utah Jazz, the Nets are 4-6 over their past 10 games since losing 11 of their first 12 often in non-competitive fashion. Brooklyn allowed more than 120 points for the first time since its 134-98 loss to the New York Knicks on Nov. 9.

After getting a 13-point home win over the Charlotte Hornets and a 10-point win at the Chicago Bulls, the Nets were outscored 42-20 in the fourth quarter and gave up a 25-12 run over the final 6

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