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The Brooklyn Nets started their season opener with a strong message. They went head-to-head against the Golden State Warriors led by Stephen Curry. The Warriors were once favored to reach the finals this season. However, Klay Thompson’s injury puts their playoff goals on hold. Now, Curry faced his former teammate, Kevin Durant, who previously stated that he never blamed the Warriors for his injury. Kyrie Irving also shined in the preseason opener as they defeated the Warriors with a score of 125-99.
NBA: Durant Goes Off Against Former Team
Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant puts on a show with his first regular-season game after 552 days. Kevin Durant suffered a torn Achilles tendon during Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Some fans said that the Warriors overused Durant and never let him rest. However, Durant previously made a statement that he doesn’t blame anyone for his injury.
Now, Durant plays with his former team and he dominated right from the start. Durant scored 22 points, 3 assists, and 5 rebounds in only 25 minutes of playing. Durant also scored with a slam dunk in the first quarter, showing that he’s not worried about his injury anymore.
Kyrie Irving Shows He’s Still One Of The Best Point Guards Today
Kyrie Irving led the scoreboard with 26 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. He also attacked the rim a lot of times, showing that he still one of the best point guards in the league today. Kyrie had to sit out last season after his right shoulder surgery. Now, Kyrie is showing no signs of discomfort as he puts on a show in their season opener. Meanwhile, Caris LeVert explodes with 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists to help the Nets defeat the Warriors. On the other hand, the Warriors don’t have any answers against the unstoppable offense of the Nets.
NBA: Curry Hits First Double-Double In Season Opener
Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry fell short as he tried to carry his team against the Brooklyn Nets. However, he showed a good performance as he managed to get his first double-double of the season with 20 points and 10 assists. The Golden State Warriors’ second overall draft pick James Wiseman also made a strong debut in the league. He scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Meanwhile, Andrew Wiggins seems to struggle in the offense as he scored 13 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist in 31 minutes of playing. Draymond Green was ruled out for the season opener because of a foot issue. At this point, the Warriors have yet to reveal Green’s current status.
The Golden State Warriors will face the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, December 26.