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The Warriors, feeling the power of the Brooklyn Constellation and in the first battle of the regular season, when they lost 99: 125, this time they held out only a little more than half.
In the second half, the Nets gained a double-digit lead for the first time, which grew by the minute, and set new records in the third quarter, to 28 points (96:68).
The Nets have surpassed 130 points per game for the seventh time this season and are unbeatable in the league.
K. Durantas scored 20 points against his former club, bounced 5 balls and had 6 assists.
“We went out on the court and we played a great game,” KD said. “We have been focused since morning and have been spreading positive energy all day.”
The former “soldier” received a special mention during one of the one-minute breaks in the first half: a video dedicated to him was shown in the bucket of sand.
“The video was a lot of fun. I think about the time I spent here every day. The time I spent in Auckland was wonderful, I learned a lot and I carry it with me for the rest of my life, ”said Durant.
Photo by Scanpix / Kevin Durant’s return to Auckland
Warriors has reportedly prepared another emotional video for their former basketball player, which he hopes to show next season, when fans can enter the arena.
Kyrie Irving scored 23 points for the winners and James Harden scored a powerful double: 19 points and 16 assists.
The Warriors also didn’t save Stephen Curry’s 27 points from the crush.
“Warriors of the Golden State”: Stephenas Curry 27, Kelly Oubre Jr. (10 pm) and Andrew Wiggins after 17, Eric Paschall 16, Kent Bazemore 11.
“Brooklyn Nets”: Kyrie Irving 23, Kevin Durant 20, James Harden 19, Bruce Brown 18, Joe Harris 15, Jeff Green 14.
Other nightly results:
“Phoenix Suns” – “Philadelphia 76ers” 120: 111 (D.Bookeris 36 / J.Embiidas 35);
“Atlanta Hawks” – “Indiana Pacers” 113: 125 (C.Capela 24 / D.McDermottas 25);
“New York Knicks” – “Houston Rockets” 121: 99 (J.Randle’as 22 / J.Wallas 26);
“Utah Jazz” – “Miami Heat” 112: 94 (D.Mitchellas 26 / K.Nunnas 23).
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