nba Game Recap
Recap - Nets Defeat Toronto 119-116
Kyrie Irving poured in 32 points for Brooklyn on Friday, as they defeated Toronto 119-116 at Scotiabank Arena.
The Nets were a -1.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 223.5.
Brooklyn got 28 points from Kevin Durant and another 17 points from Yuta Watanabe. Ben Simmons contributed 5 assists, while Nicolas Claxton cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Raptors got a 39-point performance from Fred VanVleet, who was supported by 26 points from Scottie Barnes. Pascal Siakam had 5 assists in a losing cause for Toronto, while Pascal Siakam grabbed 7 rebounds.
The Nets hit the break losing 62-52 before taking care of business in the second half.
Brooklyn had a 37-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Brooklyn heads into a battle against the Pistons. Toronto, meanwhile, will have their next action against Golden State.