nba Game Recap
Nets vs Heat Final: 98-85 - Recap
Kevin Durant scored 20 points and chipped in with 13 rebounds for Brooklyn on Monday, leading the Nets to a 98-85 victory over Miami at Barclays Center.
Brooklyn won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -7.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 236.5.
Brooklyn got 20 points from James Harden and another 16 points from Kyrie Irving. James Harden contributed 8 assists, while Kevin Durant cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Miami got 26 points from Bam Adebayo in a losing cause and another 21 points from Goran Dragic. Bam Adebayo contributed 5 assists for the Heat, while Bam Adebayo had 10 rebounds.
The Nets hit the break losing 45-41 before taking care of business in the second half.
Brooklyn had a 49-45 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Brooklyn takes its act on the road to face Atlanta looking for another win. For Miami, they head home to face Denver.