nba Game Recap
Nets Down Golden State 134-117 - Match Report
Brooklyn scored early and very often on Saturday, sprinting to a lead and going past the 130-point plateau with a 134-117 win over Golden State.
Brooklyn won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 245.5.
Kyrie Irving had 23 points for Brooklyn and Kevin Durant chipped in with 20 points. James Harden had 16 assists for the Nets, while James Harden was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
The Warriors got a 27-point performance from Stephen Curry, who was supported by 17 points from Andrew Wiggins. Draymond Green had 8 assists in a losing cause for Golden State, while Kelly Oubre Jr. grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Brooklyn were victorious, as the score was 66-51 at the break.
Brooklyn had a 45-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Brooklyn heads into a battle against the Kings. Golden State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cleveland.