NBA News: On Monday night, Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 125-117, earning a significant victory. The Nets’ winning streak, which was the longest in the league, now stands at nine games. More significantly, with a 22-12 record, it propelled them over Cleveland and into third place in the Eastern Conference.
This comes after the team’s dismal 2-6 start, which was clouded by a squabble. Irving played down the plaudits the team has been receiving when questioned about the Nets’ newfound team spirit in the wake of their ninth straight victory.
“I don’t really care about any criticism or appreciation from the outside world. I believe that I’m only concerned with being the best version of myself and allowing the outcomes depend on how much our group can be trusted, Irving remarked.
With seven made 3-pointers on 57.9% shooting, Kyrie Irving concluded the game against Cleveland with a season-high 32 points and a team-high 32 points. He also converted two crucial free throws with 41.0 seconds left in the game to seal the victory.
Darius Garland, the Cavaliers All-Star guard, put up a huge 46-point performance, but Kyrie Irving’s solid play helped to balance it out.
On Wednesday in Atlanta, the Nets will try to make it ten games in a row.
Kevin Durant on Brooklyn Nets’ recent success
In reference to the team’s recent success, Kevin Durant, another prominent player for the Brooklyn Nets, expressed a similar opinion to Kyrie Irving. Despite what the media may portray, KD clarified that the squad has always been committed to winning.
We’ve always been about basketball, to be completely honest,” Durant added.
“The commotion from outside gives the impression that we don’t care about the game, yet there are so many people talking about our locker room who have no idea what’s going on. The game has always been important to us.
Along with nine rebounds, five assists, and a 55.6% shooting percentage against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Durant tied Irving for the team lead with 32 points. Durant, who has developed into a serious contender to win the award this season, put on yet another MVP-caliber effort in the game.
On a career-high 56.3% shooting this year, Durant is averaging 30.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game. It will only get harder to argue against Durant getting his second MVP if the Brooklyn Nets keep winning.
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