Kevin Durant returns to Golden State and the Nets dominate

San Francisco. Kevin Durant won the long-awaited first trip back to the Bay Arena to play for the Warriors, he helped capture two titles over three years, scoring 20 points in the Brooklyn Nets’ 134-117 victory over Golden State on Saturday night.

The most valuable player in the NBA Finals in both title races, Durant missed three opening shots before hitting a 5:49 triple in the first quarter and was 19-8 from the floor and 6-1 in the baskets in three points. .

Stephen Curry also didn’t have the best night, going 17-10 for 27 points and 9-2 deep, when Golden State lost its third straight game to the Nets, plus the chance of the first inning. three wins of the season.

The Warriors saw former Houston nemesis James Harden in Nets uniform for the first time and offered 14 assists for 19 points, including five 3s and eight rebounds.. Kyrie Irving scored 23 points when Brooklyn managed to win a seven-game losing streak at home to the Warriors on their first visit to the Chase Center.

The Nets lost three of four, but greeted Durant after missing the last three games under the COVID-19 quarantine protocols.

Golden State paid tribute to the video with “Welcome back KD!” at one point in the first trimester and plans to do it again on his next visit to the Chase Center, when fans are back.

The Warriors shot 20-4 on 3 in the first half, Curry 7-1 and lost 66-51 at the break.

Curry struggled to his standards after a 40-point performance two nights earlier against Orlando, in which he made 10 triples.

The Warriors lost 125-99 in Brooklyn to open the season on Dec. 22, but “we’re a totally different team,” said Kent Bazemore.

So are renewed networks.