The Oklahoma City Thunder (8-10) fell victim to a high-powered scoring exhibition at close to its best Friday night, even without one of three main acts.
The Brooklyn Nets (13-8) showed why they are possibly the best team in the Eastern Conference and the NBA, shooting close to 60% in a 147-125 stomping that snapped the Thunder’s two-game win streak.
The Nets were just fine without two-time MVP Kevin Durant, who caught a breather upon another return to Chesapeake Energy Arena.
2018 MVP James Harden and six-time All-Star Kyrie Irving led a franchise-record scoring effort, going for 25 points apiece as the Nets tied their all-time high for points in regulation.