nba Game Recap
Recap - Nets Defeat Toronto 109-105
The Raptors were burned for 30 points by Kyrie Irving on Friday as the Nets picked up a 109-105 win at Barclays Center.
Brooklyn was a favorite by -2.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 227.0.
Kevin Durant had 27 points for Brooklyn and Nicolas Claxton chipped in with 19 points. Ben Simmons had 8 assists for the Nets, while Nicolas Claxton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
The Raptors got a 37-point performance from Pascal Siakam, who was supported by 18 points from Fred VanVleet. Pascal Siakam had 11 assists in a losing cause for Toronto, while Pascal Siakam grabbed 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Toronto were victorious, as the score was 52-49 at the break.
Brooklyn had a 44-41 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Brooklyn heads into a battle against the Grizzlies. Toronto, meanwhile, will have their next action against Miami.