USA Today via Reuters
Dec 11, 2021; Phoenix, AZ, USA; NBA player LeBron James looks on during the game between Perry High School and Sierra Canyon High School at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
USA Today via Reuters
Dec 11, 2021; Phoenix, AZ, USA; NBA player LeBron James looks on during the game between Perry High School and Sierra Canyon High School at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
There was a lot of talk about the Brooklyn Nets winning without Kyrie Irving. But the Nets’ Kevin Durant took matters into his own hands and guided them to back-to-back victories. After a shaky start to the season, the Brooklyn Nets seem to be making a comeback. Following a 42-point blowout win against the Washington Wizards, the Nets won again on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. And Kevin Durant’s dominant performance prompted even NBA legend LeBron James to react.
Watch What’s Trending Now!
The Nets’ matchup against the Hornets was a nail-biter. However, the Nets triumphed by 4 points, the final score being 94-98. Kevin Durant was the star of the night, leading the team to win almost on his own. During 37 minutes on the court, he scored 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists. Cam Thomas’ 21-point performance was also noteworthy.
The team didn’t let the fans feel the absence of Kyrie Irving, who has been suspended for at least five games following his controversial Twitter post.
LeBron James reacted to Kevin Durant’s performance
Durant was absent at the beginning of the fourth quarter but entered the court in the final six minutes of the game, with Michael Jordan’s team up by 10 points. He made his presence felt when he was surrounded by the whole Hornets team, but still manage to score a two-pointer. And within four minutes, the Brooklyn Nets got the lead, thanks to Durant’s crowd-pleasing three-pointer, which made the commentators go berserk.
USA Today via Reuters
February 18, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Team LeBron forwards LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers (23) and Kevin Durant (35) of the Golden State Warriors react before the 2018 NBA All Star Game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Durant’s performance was so impressive that the whole NBA world praised him. And to top it all off, the man himself, Los Angeles Lakers great?LeBron James?expressed his thoughts. Just after the game, King James tweeted, “KD ain’t right!!! KILLER.”??Terry Rozier, on the other hand, who is making a comeback after an injury, put up a terrific battle against the Nets. Rozier led the Charlotte Hornets with 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists in the game.
WATCH THIS STORY: Here?s how Ben Simmons, LeBron James, Shaquille O?Neal, and other NBA stars spent their first paychecks?
A sports icon appreciating another icon is surely a satisfying sight for any fan.
How do you think Kevin Durant and the Nets will fare without Kyrie Irving? Let us know in the comments below.
Written by
Edited by
Veer Badani