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NBA: New Jersey 107, Golden State 100

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Published: Jan. 18, 2012 at 11:23 PM

NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Deron Williams had 24 points Wednesday and sent New Jersey on a 13-4 run in the fourth quarter that gave the Nets a 107-100 win over Golden State.

New Jersey won at home for the first time this season. The Nets were the last team in the league to record a home win, doing so in their fifth game on their own court.

The Nets pulled away after taking a three-point lead into the fourth quarter. MarShon Brooks added 22 points along with six assists and eight rebounds. New Jersey got 18 points and 15 rebounds from Kris Humphries.

Golden State wrapped up a four-game road trip 2-2 and will begin a six-game homestand Friday. Monta Ellis led the Warriors with 30 points and Dorell Wright had 17.

New Jersey was able to build a lead late in a game that featured 18 lead changes.

Topics: Deron Williams, Kris Humphries, Monta Ellis, Dorell Wright
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