nba Game Recap
Recap - Nets Defeat Portland 111-97
The Nets got a 31-point performance from Kevin Durant as Brooklyn handed Portland a 111-97 defeat on Sunday at Barclays Center.
The Nets were a -7.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 224.0.
Seth Curry had 29 points for Brooklyn and Kyrie Irving chipped in with 22 points. Ben Simmons had 8 assists for the Nets, while Ben Simmons was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Portland got 29 points from Jerami Grant in a losing cause and another 17 points from Jusuf Nurkic. Justise Winslow contributed 6 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Jusuf Nurkic had 14 rebounds.
The Nets hit the break winning 58-57 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Portland as they grabbed 42 boards, while Brooklyn only had 38
Next game, Brooklyn takes its act home to face Orlando looking for another win. For Portland, they head home to face Los Angeles.