nba Game Recap
Recap - Nets Defeat Sacramento 136-125
Brooklyn got 40 points from Kyrie Irving en route to a 136-125 victory over Sacramento on Monday at Golden 1 Center.
Bettors who backed the Nets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 243.5.
Brooklyn got 29 points from James Harden and another 13 points from Jeff Green. James Harden contributed 14 assists, while James Harden cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Sacramento got 26 points from Hassan Whiteside in a losing cause and another 22 points from Cory Joseph. De'Aaron Fox contributed 8 assists for the Kings, while Hassan Whiteside had 16 rebounds.
Brooklyn led at halftime, 74-68.
The rebound battle favored Sacramento as they grabbed 41 boards, while Brooklyn only had 35
Next game, Brooklyn takes its act on the road to face Phoenix looking for another win. For Sacramento, they head home to face Miami.