Irving scores 37, leads Nets to win over Celtics in return to Boston
Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving shoots against Boston Celtics Marcus Smart (36) and Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game. (Michael Dwyer/AP)
Associated Press December 25, 2020, 8:07 PM
Associated Press December 25, 2020, 8:07 PM
BOSTON Kyrie Irving scored 37 points with eight assists in his return to Boston and Kevin Durant added 29 for Brooklyn on Friday to lead the Nets to a 123-95 victory over the Celtics.
Jarrett Allen added 11 rebounds for the Nets, who remained perfect so far this season and sent Boston to its first loss. Irving was 7 of 10 from 3-point range in his first regular-season game at TD Garden since he opted out of his Celtics contract in 2019.
BOSTON Kyrie Irving scored 37 points with eight assists in his return to Boston and Kevin Durant added 29 for Brooklyn on Friday to lead the Nets to a 123-95 victory over the Celtics.Jarrett Allen added 11 rebounds for the Nets, who remained perfect.
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Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving (11) loses control of the ball against Boston Celtics Marcus Smart (36) and Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) December 25, 2020 - 4:44 PM
BOSTON - Kyrie Irving scored 37 points with eight assists in his return to Boston and Kevin Durant added 29 for Brooklyn on Friday to lead the Nets to a 123-95 victory over the Celtics.
Jarrett Allen added 11 rebounds for the Nets, who remained perfect so far this season and sent Boston to its first loss. Irving was 7 of 10 from 3-point range in his first regular-season game at TD Garden since he opted out of his Celtics contract in 2019.