nba Game Recap
Recap - Nets Defeat Toronto 131-129
Brooklyn got 34 points and 13 rebounds from Kevin Durant en route to a 131-129 victory over Toronto on Tuesday at Barclays Center.
Brooklyn won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -3.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 216.0.
Brooklyn got 30 points from Patty Mills and another 17 points from Kessler Edwards. Kevin Durant contributed 11 assists, while Kevin Durant cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
The Raptors got a 31-point performance from Fred VanVleet, who was supported by 25 points from Gary Trent Jr.. Fred VanVleet had 9 assists in a losing cause for Toronto, while Scottie Barnes grabbed 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Brooklyn were victorious, as the score was 66-56 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Brooklyn as they grabbed 60 boards, while Toronto only had 41
Next game, Brooklyn takes its act home to face Philadelphia looking for another win. For Toronto, they head home to face Golden State.