Nets down Raptors in Europe's first regular-season NBA game

LONDON (AP) ? Brook Lopez�(FSY) scored 25 points to help send New Jersey to a 116-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday in the first regular-season NBA game played in Europe. The Nets ended a six-game losing streak.

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  By Adrian Dennis, AFP/Getty Images

  The Raptors' Jose Calderon dribbles down the court as the Nets' Brook Lopez, left, chases during their game at the O2 Arena in London Friday. The Nets prevailed 116-103.

By Adrian Dennis, AFP/Getty Images

The Raptors' Jose Calderon dribbles down the court as the Nets' Brook Lopez, left, chases during their game at the O2 Arena in London Friday. The Nets prevailed 116-103.

Deron Williams�(FSY) added 16 points and 11 assists at the O2 Arena in London despite playing with injuries to both hands. It was the All-Star guard's first win with the Nets since being acquired from the Utah Jazz last week.

Jordan Farmar�(FSY) hit two straight three-pointers and Sundiata Gaines�(FSY) added seven points off the bench. The Nets' subs sparked a 20-6 run to start the fourth quarter for a 98-87 lead.

DeMar DeRozan�(FSY) led Toronto with 30 points and Andrea Bargnani�(FSY) added 23.

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