BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Brooklyn Nets used a dominant first half to defeat the Sacramento Kings 116-99 in an NBA game Sunday at Barclays Center.

Brooklyn built a 68-45 halftime lead behind a 37-point second quarter and never looked back, overcoming a third-quarter lull to secure the win. The victory improved the Nets to 19-57, moving them ahead of the Kings, who fell to 18-57.

Noah Clowney led the Nets with a game-high 31 points. Devin Carter paced Sacramento with 28 points. The announced attendance was 17,548.

Brooklyn shot 51.2% from the field compared to Sacramento’s 43.8%. The Nets also made 18 3-pointers. The Kings have lost three straight games.