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The Brooklyn Nets took advantage of the Pacers’ visit to the Barclays Center to clinch their third win of the course. The New Yorkers prevailed 105-98 in a game with several ups and downs, but in which they managed to stay in front throughout the second half to balance their win-loss tally. Those of Indiana, on the other hand, lost for the fifth time in the six games they have played, which leaves them in the tail of the Eastern Conference only ahead of the Pistons.
Nash’s team was led by James Harden, who with 29 points had his best performance so far this season. The guard was fundamental in the second quarter, in which, through good actions, he helped his team to overcome a difference of 16 points that the Pacers had forged with their good start, and in the last quarter he also achieved several decisive baskets to the time to close the duel. In addition, he contributed 8 rebounds and 8 assists, signing a fairly complete performance marked, yes, by free throws.
After the many controversies regarding the number of fouls indicated and the changes in the regulations that affect his game so much, La Barba traveled to the free throw line 19 times throughout the game, of which he scored 16 shots. say, more than half of your points. This means that Harden made more free throws this morning than in the previous five games, in which he shot a total of 15.
Kevin Durant, with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists, also had a great night despite the fact that he lavished less than usual in attack. The forward only shot 10 times to the basket and scored in 7 of them, but he managed to feel omnipresent on the court on many occasions and was the great reference of his team in many minutes despite not leading the scoring. The Indiana defense, however, put him in a lot of complications, causing him to drop the ball more than usual and commit 7 losses.
On the visiting side, Torrey Craig was the great surprise of the match by reaching 28 points and 11 rebounds, signing the best score of his career and giving wings to Carlisle in certain sections, especially at the start. Chris Duarte, for his part, stood out again in scoring with 19 points, while Domantas Sabonis stayed at 16, although he managed to add 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals.
Aldridge, to the 20,000 club
Who was also fundamental in the local triumph was LaMarcus Aldridge, who with his 21 points managed to become the 48th player to overcome the 20,000 barrier throughout his career. The power forward specifically reached 20,021, making a place for himself on the list of the greatest scorers in all of history. In addition, he is along with LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Russell Wesrbrook and Chris Paul, one of the seven active men who can boast of it.
(Cover photo: Al Bello / Getty Images)
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