Brooklyn Nets quotes: Kevin Durant, James Harden, Patty Mills and Steve Nash reflect on win vs. Celtics
The Brooklyn Nets showed no mercy to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Not only did they obliterate them in front of their home crowd in TD Garden, but they also made sure to keep Celtics fans out of the game by building a lead that was as large as 29. Patty Mills had himself a game scoring a team-high 23 points and connecting on seven of his 10 three-point attempts.
This win marked Brooklyn’s fourth consecutive victory, and the Nets now sit two games ahead of the Chicago Bulls for first place in the Eastern Conference. A content, but yet motivated Nets team reflected on such a dominate performance after the game.
Patty Mills says,
“We came in and brought the juice. Brought the enthusiasm — It’s fun when you play like that.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
Steve Nash says,
“We came to play from the jump.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
Steve Nash also says,
“Our defense was strong — What we asked them to do defensively, they executed.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
“It picked up our pace. LA (LaMarcus Aldridge) is not the fastest guy on the floor.”
⁃Steve Nash on the impact LaMarcus Aldridge provided in the starting lineup.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
“It’s a quality road win — That’s a team that’s playing quality basketball.”
⁃Steve Nash on beating the Boston Celtics.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
Steve Nash says,
“Our team is on this journey to find this identity.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
Steve Nash admits the Nets still need Joe Harris’ shooting.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
“One of the quietest teams I’ve been around, but they’re coming out of their shell — We’re not a loud group.”
⁃Steve Nash on the Nets.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
James Harden says,
“We have a long way to, but we’re definitely in the right direction and it feels good.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
“Guys are stepping up — We’re in a good place right now.”
⁃James Harden on not having Bruce Brown, Joe Harris and Nicolas Claxton.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
James Harden says,
“Our engagement defensively helped us offensively — That kind of carried the wave throughout the course of the game.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
“We not worried — Once he gets going, it just brings a different element to our game.”
⁃James Harden on LaMarcus Aldridge’s slow start.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
“That’s a huge emphasis we’re working on.”
⁃James Harden on rebounding.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
James Harden says,
“One thing about Cam (Thomas), he got the ultimate green light and confidence — It’s impressive. He works his butt off.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
James Harden says,
“We want to play well every game — We focused on ourselves and getting better.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
James Harden also says,
“We got a professional group — Just trying to get a little personality out of them … It’s still early. I feel like I be overly talking.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
“It means the world. I dedicated my life to this game at an early age. I watched all of these guys that I’m passing up.”
⁃Kevin Durant on passing Allen Iverson at #25 on the all-time scoring list.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
Kevin Durant says,
“I’m just being more physical — Taking pride in one-on-one defense too.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
Kevin Durant says,
“We’re going to need all our bigs for the entire year no matter what — We’re gonna need him (Blake Griffin) to be ready so we could be the team we want to be.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
“He’s always ready — We feed off him a lot … Being able to kick out to him is a luxury.”
⁃Kevin Durant on Patty Mills.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
“I don’t think that it’s going to tell us too much on what’s going to happen down the line.”
⁃Kevin Durant on where teams stand right now.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
Kevin Durant says,
“The great teams limit their mistakes — And I think we’re doing a solid job.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
Patty Mills says,
“We managed to get off to a good start and we fed of each other’s energy, especially on the defensive end.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
Patty Mills also says,
“It was good to see what we’re capable of — And now we have to just continue going down that same path.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
“Just settling in — Understanding what’s needed from me. Staying ready, being ready.”
⁃Patty Mills on catching fire from deep as of late.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 25, 2021
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