Zion Williamson did not have many words after another lopsided loss. The ones he did have were blunt.

"Unacceptable," Williamson said after the New Orleans Pelicans lost 145-111 at home to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. "I don't even have a lot of words. Just unacceptable."

It was the fourth straight loss for New Orleans. The Pelicans have given up at least 138 points in three games in a row.

A rough week

This one came three nights after the Golden State Warriors beat the Pelicans 138-87. That 51-point loss was the worst in franchise history.

Williamson scored 29 points on 8-of-14 shooting and made 12 of 14 free throws. It did not come close to being enough. Brooklyn scored 83 points in the first half to lead by 17 at the break. The Nets shot 57% for the game.

Zion's message

Williamson said every player and coach has to take a hard look at themselves.

"You have to go look yourself in the mirror when you by yourself and say, did I do everything that I needed to do for my team?" he said.

He listed the questions he wants everyone to ask. Was I in the gaps on defense? Did I contest shots? Did I give real effort?

"If we don't like to lose like this, we have to start with ourselves first," Williamson said.

Nets get a big lift

Egor Demin scored 22 points in his return to the lineup. Michael Porter Jr. also scored 22. Julius Randle had 17 points. Noah Clowney and Moritz Wagner added 16 apiece off the bench.

The Nets made 20 3-pointers and handed out 30 assists. Brooklyn improved to 3-8.

Where New Orleans stands

The Pelicans fell to 4-8. They were without starting wing Trey Murphy III for a second straight game because of knee soreness.

Williamson has played in all but one game this season and is averaging 21 points. New Orleans hosts the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.