NBA Twitter reacts to Kevin Durant’s 45-point night vs. Magic
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The Brooklyn Nets beat the Orlando Magic on Monday 109-102 behind Kevin Durant’s season-high 45 points. This was the first of three regular-season games between these two teams.
This win was big for the Nets as they are back to .500 for the first time since October. Even though the Nets were favored in this game, the Orlando Magic were a tough out as their length and athleticism bothered some of the Nets’ smaller players. Eventually, Durant put the team on his back to bring home the win for the Nets.
Here’s what NBA Twitter thought of the Nets win over the Magic:
Well, they did it. For a while, it didn't look like they even wanted it. I didn't know if it would ever happen.
But the Brooklyn Nets are a .500 basketball team for the first time since they were 1-1.
— Alec Sturm (@Alec_Sturm) November 29, 2022
The Nets needed 45, 7 and 5 from KD in 39 minutes to beat a Magic team that is overwhelmed by injuries.
The larger issue for Brooklyn at the moment is: What's going on with Simmons' knee now?
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) November 29, 2022
Most 40-point games for a Net in the franchise's NBA history:
Vince Carter – 17
Kyrie Irving – 12
Kevin Durant – 8
John Williamson – 8
Bernard King – 5
— Erik Slater (@erikslater_) November 29, 2022
Joe Harris on Kevin Durant's performance: "It wasn't the first time and it won't be the last."
— Alex Schiffer (@Alex__Schiffer) November 29, 2022
Nets say Ben Simmons is out for the rest of the game with left knee soreness.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) November 29, 2022
45 points on 19/24 shooting for KD tonight.
Efficiency 📈 https://t.co/20a5CNOMn8
— Erik Slater (@erikslater_) November 29, 2022
Players with a 45/5/5 game on 75% shooting in the last 15 seasons:
— Kyrie in 2020
— KD tonight pic.twitter.com/II00F60fZg— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 29, 2022
Nic Claxton: 17 points, 13 blocks, 3 blocks. Overshadowed by KD but terrific game
— NetsDaily (@NetsDaily) November 29, 2022
