With 20 factors from the Royce O’Neale-Kyrie Irving duo making the most of Golden State’s poorly targeted protection, the Nets race to the lead (18-10). Stephen Curry’s awakening and the Warriors’ protection, coupled with sturdy tackles from Looney and DiVincenzo, permit Golden State to finish the quarter 23-10 (33-28).
Regardless of each groups’ insane tackle (60%), their defensive exercise is for rent. However it’s the six conceded balls from Brooklyn transformed by the Warriors for twelve factors that make the distinction (52-46). Except Kyrie Irving’s magic methods, the Nets offensive has issues. The Curry–Poole pairing scores with a 15-3 for Golden State +17 (70-53). Want 7-0 Nets simply earlier than halftime to restrict losses (72-60).
Just like the beginning of the sport, the Nets come out of the beginning blocks 15-3 because of eight factors scored by Kyrie Irving, which places them again on par (75-75)! Regardless of Stephen Curry’s award-winning shot, the Warriors are high within the third quarter as Brooklyn seizes a passing alternative (84-80). Nevertheless, Steve Kerr’s males regain power because of Stephen Curry and Jonathan Kuminga. They end the quarter at 10-2 to reclaim the lead (90-86).
The Warriors protection continues its momentum. The Nets scored solely seven factors within the first 5 minutes of the ultimate quarter, with Jordan Poole’s seven factors permitting Golden State to take the break (106-93).
The Nets are holding sturdy although. Whereas the Warriors stubbornly wish to play Klay Thompson defended by Seth Curry till they lose their rhythm, Irving and Claxton go them 14-4 to return to -3 (110-107). Within the course, Joe Harris’ three-pointer places each groups again to again (112-112).
Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry traded baskets earlier than Royce O’Neale, compensated by Irving, entered the Chase Middle with a 3-pointer to ship the Nets as much as +2 with 27 seconds left (118-116). Within the subsequent motion, Klay Thompson, then 4/16 on photographs and 0/6 on 3-pointers, dives in and pushes a long-range shot with 20 seconds left. He misses and Brooklyn walks away from the Chase Middle with the win. The Warriors are nonetheless unable to make the chain.
WHAT TO REMEMBER
– Web for stray bullets. Judging by each groups’ halftime success percentages (GSW: 59% and 53% on 3-pointers | BK: 55% and 47% on 3-pointers), you’d suppose each groups have been defending in absent subscribers. No method ! It was the 9 conceded balls brought on by the Warriors protection that made the distinction. Golden State truly scored fifteen factors on the Nets’ bid and conceded solely 4 balls, which is uncommon this season. This was what determined the Warriors victory within the first half.
– 24-8, which restarted the match. Not like the final eight years, the third quarter is the Warriors’ worst quarter of the season, and the Nets took benefit of that. They began the quarter 15-3, because of the scoring and creation of Kyrie Irving, particularly for Nic Claxton, but additionally a change on all screens in protection. The Warriors Assault then misplaced its transfer to the purpose of lacking 15 out of the primary 18 makes an attempt! Brooklyn took the chance to serve them 24-8 in 9 minutes and 31-10 if we add the final two minutes of the primary half!
– 27-10 that gave Brooklyn the win. After Jordan Poole, the Warriors began the ultimate quarter at 16-7 and took a 13-point lead. Chase Middle, already overjoyed by the 49ers’ victory this afternoon, was already celebrating a win that prolonged its arms to the Warriors. However these fighters have a behavior of capturing themselves within the foot within the late sport. As an alternative of constant to assault the circle, they opted for long- and mid-range compelled photographs. Their rhythm evaporated, opening the door to the Kyrie Irving Competition. The quarterback Nets scored 12 factors and added 4 assists, together with Royce O’Neale’s final with 27 seconds left to steer a devastating 27-10 Brooklyn win that left the Chase Middle silent.
TOPS/SLOPES
✅ Kyrie Irving. The Brooklyn quarterback continued the momentum of his final sport in opposition to the Jazz, scoring 38 factors on 12/22 photographs, together with 12 within the ultimate quarter. He additionally added 9 assists and seven rebounds.
✅ Nothing Claxton. Regardless of 6/15 free throws, the Nets’ turnover was invaluable, and a take care of Kyrie Irving allowed him to attain 24 factors. He additionally swallowed 15 rebounds and made 3 blocks!
✅ Draymond Inexperienced. Once more within the oven and the mill, he failed on the gates with a triple-double with 9 factors, 11 rebounds and seven assists.
✅ Jonathan Kuminga. Whereas Andrew Wiggins struggled, Jonathan Kuminga was indispensable in the present day. He made Kyrie Irving work and added 20 factors close to the circle to punish Brooklyn’s protection switches.
✅ ⛔ Stephen Curry. The double MVP was stealthy and environment friendly for 3 quarters, scoring 24 factors on simply 12 photographs, 7 assists and 6 rebounds. He was solely discreet, see clear on the finish of the match, with 2 factors at 0/4 on photographs.
⛔ Andrzej Wiggins. The Golden State winger continues to wrestle along with his shot since coming back from harm. That night time he completed with simply 4 factors on 2/9 on photographs. Steve Kerr additionally most popular Jonathan Kuminga over him on the finish of the match.
⛔ Klay Thompson. “Splash Brother” finishes the sport with 10 factors on 4/17 photographs and 0/7 on three factors. That is the primary time he hasn’t scored a three-pointer since his ejection from Phoenix on October 25.
FOLLOWING
Golden state (23-24) : decide up Memphis on Wednesday.
Brooklyn (29-17): journey to Philadelphia on Wednesday.