Nets Top Spurs In Thriller
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the host San Antonio Spurs, 124-113, at AT&T Center on Monday evening.

The Nets got out to a good start on the road and took a six-point lead after one quarter. The Spurs picked it up in the second and trimmed it to a three-point game by halftime. The Spurs continued to chip away through the third and after a couple of quick lead changes, the score was tied at 81, heading into the final fame. The Nets got out to a good start in the fourth and built a 10-point lead with two minutes left on the clock, but the Spurs mounted an impressive, 10-0 run, capped off by a buzzer-beater from Dejounte Murray, to send the game to overtime. The Nets grabbed control early in the extra period and did not look back, as they outscored the Spurs, 16-5, to secure the road win.

James Harden led the way for the Nets with 30 points, 15 assists, 14 rebounds and two steals, in 44 minutes. Kyrie Irving totaled 27 points, seven assists, six rebounds and a block, while Bruce Brown added 23 points, three rebounds and two steals. The Nets shot 47 percent from the field, including 17-of-41 from long range.

Meanwhile, DeMar DeRozan led the Spurs with 22 points, 11 assists and six rebounds, in 42 minutes. Dejounte Murray added 19 points, eight assists and six rebounds, while Jakob Poeltl tallied 14 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block. The Spurs shot 45 percent from the field, including 15-of-35 from long range.

The Spurs (17-13) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Knicks on Tuesday. The Nets (23-13) take on the Rockets in Houston on Wednesday.
Posted on: 3/1/2021 8:16 PM
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