nba Game Recap
Recap - Nets Defeat Indiana 116-109
The Pacers were burned for 36 points by Kevin Durant on Monday as the Nets picked up a 116-109 win at Barclays Center.
Brooklyn did not, however, defeat the Pacers against the spread, which closed at -8.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 236.5.
Brooklyn got 28 points from Kyrie Irving and another 19 points from Nicolas Claxton. Kevin Durant contributed 7 assists, while Kevin Durant cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Indiana got 30 points from Chris Duarte in a losing cause and another 22 points from Buddy Hield. Buddy Hield contributed 7 assists for the Pacers, while Tyrese Haliburton had 8 rebounds.
The Nets hit the break winning 61-54 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Brooklyn as they grabbed 39 boards, while Indiana only had 38
Next game, Brooklyn takes its act home to face Chicago looking for another win. For Indiana, they head home to face Miami.