Category: Brooklyn Nets

Kevin Durant Scores 33 Points, Nets Beat Thunder 120–96

OKLAHOMA CITY—Kevin Durant made himself at home again in Oklahoma City. The former Thunder star scored 33 points to help the Brooklyn Nets beat Oklahoma City 120–96 on Sunday night. Durant played eight seasons for the Thunder, winning four scoring titles and an MVP award before joining Golden State in 2016. Oklahoma City fans still…


Kevin Durant, James Harden Lead Nets Past Magic, 123–90

ORLANDO, Fla.—Kevin Durant scored 30 points and James Harden had his 59th career triple double in the Brooklyn Nets’ 123–90 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. They gave most of the credit to 36-year-old LaMarcus Aldridge, Durant, the NBA’s leading scorer at 29.5 points per game, made 11 of 12 shots, including both…


Bulls Pull Away in 4Th, Win 118-95 to Snap Nets’ 5-game Run

CHICAGO—DeMar DeRozan scored 28 points, Zach LaVine added 24 and the Chicago Bulls used a 42–point fourth quarter to pull away for a 118-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Rookie Ayo Dosumnu had a season-high 15 points and played a key role in the late rally as Chicago snapped a two-game losing…


Durant Scores 32, Nets Hit 22 3S in 117–108 Win Over Hawks

NEW YORK—The Brooklyn Nets are starting to look like the team that was so potent a season ago. Kevin Durant scored 32 points and led the spurt that broke open the game late in the third quarter, and the Nets beat the Atlanta Hawks 117–108 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory. “We’re finding…


Harden Ties Bird With 59 Triple-Doubles as Nets Rout Detroit

NEW YORK—James Harden had 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists to power the Brooklyn Nets to a 117–91 rout of the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. Harden is Brooklyn’s all-time leader with 13 triple-doubles, and joined Larry Bird for second on the NBA’s all-time list with 59. “James was great,” Nets head coach Steve…


Floyd Mayweather Announces Support of NBA’s Kyrie Irving Amid Vaccine Controversy

Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather shared his public support of Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving over the player’s refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Mayweather posted on Instagram Monday to state his backing of the NBA all-star in both a lengthy post and corresponding video. “To my understanding, America gave us the choice to take the…


Demonstrators Supporting Nets’ Kyrie Irving’s Vaccine Refusal Gather at NYC’s Barclays Center

New York City’s Barclays Center was swarmed on Sunday by demonstrators supporting Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving’s decision not to get vaccinated against COVID-19, shortly before the team’s home opener. Chanting “Let Kyrie play!” and “Stand With Kyrie,” crowds gathered at the center in protest of the NBA team’s decision to ban Irving from playing…


Kyrie Irving Reacts to Ban From Brooklyn Nets Over Refusing COVID-19 Vaccination

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving reacted to his team’s recent statement regarding his COVID-19 vaccination status by claiming he hopes to play against but said, “This is my life.” The All-Star shared his thoughts during an Instagram Live post on Wednesday. Irving stated he is neither for nor against the coronavirus vaccines and understands there…