A win in the record books but a larger loss in the process.
The Nets defeated the Pelicans, 120-105 at Barclays Center Saturday night. With the win, Brooklyn bumps up to 26-15 on the season and 12-11 at home. The win extends the Nets’ winning streak against New Orleans to seven games — the longest active winning streak against any team. And the rookies played sensationally... BUT
The biggest story of the game was Kevin Durant, who suffered a left knee sprain in the second quarter. After a Pelicans’ offensive foul that sent Bruce Brown to the ground, he fell into Durant’s knee and the superstar immediately favored his knee.