ORLANDO, FLA — The Brooklyn Nets came into Tuesday night’s matchup against the Orlando Magic with momentum after Kevin Durant’s 53-point game against the Knicks. Brooklyn brought it to the sunshine state cruising through a 150-108 win.
Kyrie Irving gave a performance to remember. Irving finished his record setting night scoring the most points in one game in Nets history with 60 points. A record previously held by Deron Williams at 57. It was a gorgeous display for the Magic fans in attendance.
To start the night, the Nets scored 48 points to end the first quarter. It would be the most points made in an opening quarter in franchise history.
The first quarter would set the wheels in motion. The Nets would finish the first half with 86 points, setting a franchise record for any half. A big reason for their lead was Irving. He ended the half with 19 shots for 41 points, the most points in a half by any NBA player this season.
Behind Irving were three other Nets’ starters who finished in double figures in scoring: Durant (19), Bruce Brown (10), and Andre Drummond (10).
Off the bench, Patty Mills led the second string with 15 points. Nic Claxton would have himself a double-double as he scored 12 points and scooped up 10 rebounds.
Brooklyn won the shooting battle at 60% from the field, whereas Orlando at 38% from the field.
The Nets led the entire game with their largest lead being by 44 points.
Are You Entertained?
Irving and his Nets’ teammates were motivated by fans in Orlando as the crowd was cheering “Kyrie” once he reached 50 points in the third quarter. The Nets would lead in almost all categories against the Magic, earning their points in various ways. From behind the arc, they shot 59%, whereas the Magic shot 37% from deep. In the paint, they outscored the Magic 54-36.
It was a long night for first-year head coach Jamahl Mosley.
Magic Drop Second Straight
The Magic came into this game after losing in overtime against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 13. This game, however, was nowhere near close as they didn’t lead once.
Cole Anthony led in scoring for his team as he scored 19 points, dishing out seven assists and four rebounds. He made the most threes for his team as he went 3 for 6. Moritz Wagner had a double-double off the bench as he scored 17 points with 11 rebounds.
Up Next
The Brooklyn Nets return to action tomorrow as they head home to face the Dallas Mavericks at 7:30 p.m. EST.
The Orlando Magic will host the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, March 17, at 7 p.m. EST.
