Brooklyn Nets quotes: James Harden, Kevin Durant, Cam Thomas and Steve Nash on win vs. Knicks
In an absolute thriller between the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks, it was the Nets who prevailed to keep New York black and white. Nets star James Harden has his fingerprints all over this one after going off for 34 points. He added 10 rebounds and eight assists to go with his performance.
In a game where Kevin Durant (27 PTS, 9 ASTS) struggled, and the team being short-handed, the bench came through to score 27 points in order to keep things afloat. Once Durant got it going, he closed out the game with the help of some clutch awareness from James Johnson.
After the win, Nets head coach Steve Nash and the team sounded off on the victory.
“No matter who’s on the floor, it’s a special rivalry.”
⁃James Harden after beating the Knicks.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) December 1, 2021
James Harden says,
“Our fans held it down.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) December 1, 2021
“It was closer then it needed to be — Everyone chipped in.”
⁃Steve Nash on beating the Knicks.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) December 1, 2021
“Kevin (Durant) wasn’t himself for the rest of night, but popped up.”
⁃Steve Nash on defeating the Knicks.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) December 1, 2021
Kevin Durant says,
“Early on, I missed a lot of good looks — I never know how teams are going to guard me.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) December 1, 2021
Kevin Durant also says,
“I’m always trying to figure out how I’m going to be aggressive out there.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) December 1, 2021
“They (Knicks) made some timely threes.”
⁃Kevin Durant on the win against the New York Knicks.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) December 1, 2021
Kevin Durant praises James Harden for putting up a great performance tonight.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) December 1, 2021
Kevin Durant also admits he wants to play 40+ minutes every game. But, only if he’s able to convince Nets head coach Steve Nash.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) December 1, 2021
“Defenses now are catered to stopping the three-pointer — I’m not getting a lot of catch and shoot opportunities.”
⁃Kevin Durant on his struggles from downtown.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) December 1, 2021
Kevin Durant says,
“It’s a copycat league — They’re (teams) watching ways to get the ball out my hands.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) December 1, 2021
“Being aggressive — Just got to continue that.”
⁃James Harden on his mentality.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) December 1, 2021
James Harden says,
“Reggie (Miller) was the one who got me going.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) December 1, 2021
“It was just straight downhill and shoot your shot.”
⁃James Harden on not thinking too much this game.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) December 1, 2021
“Kevin (Durant) is obviously one of them ones. He’s going to get it going eventually.”
⁃James Harden on Kevin Durant’s slow start to the game.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) December 1, 2021
Cam Thomas says,
“Whatever shot is given to me, I’m going to take.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) December 1, 2021
“He was just reading the game and that’s what the game needed.”
⁃Cam Thomas on James Harden’s performance tonight.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) December 1, 2021
Cam Thomas says,
“They don’t got to say anything to me, I’m always ready.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) December 1, 2021
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