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Minus Stars, Nets Clinch Playoff Spot In Victory Over Kings

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Caris LeVert scored 22 points, Jarrett Allen added 17 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists and the patchwork Brooklyn Nets clinched a playoff berth by beating the Sacramento Kings 119-106 on Friday.

The surprising Nets came to the bubble without stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving but continued to display plenty of fight, improving to 3-2 since coming to Florida. Joe Harris added 21 points, shooting 8 of 11 from the field, including 5 of 7 from 3-point range.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 07: Garrett Temple #17 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots against De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 7, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.