The Brooklyn Nets are giving Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge the night off in Houston. One night after completing a 17-point comeback against the Dallas Mavericks, both veterans are grabbing some much-needed rest.
Durant, 33, is leading the NBA in scoring (28.4 per game) and playing his most minutes (36.2 per game) since the 2013-14 season. A night off here and there is well deserved for Brooklyn’s best player.
Aldridge, 36, is having a resurgent season after his career appeared to be over. His domination from the mid-range has provided an offensive lift with Kyrie Irving out and James Harden rounding into form.