Brooklyn Nets reaction: Kevin Durant, James Harden, Patty Mills and Steve Nash sound off on win vs. Thunder
The Nets are showing up and showing out. They defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday to make it three consecutive wins and in the process, they kept Oklahoma under 100 points. It did come at a cost though.
Unfortunately, it came at the cost of losing Joe Harris in the second quarter who left the game after spraining his left ankle. In his absence, four Brooklyn players stepped up to crack double-digits in scoring: Kevin Durant, James Harden, Patty Mills and LaMarcus Aldridge. The Nets also put together 31 assists to end their six game road trip on a high note.
Following the victory, here is what head coach Steve Nash, Durant, Harden and Patty Mills had to say.
Patty Mills says,
“We learned a lot on this road trip — We just want to get better each game.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
Steve Nash says,
“They got back in the game, but we closed it well.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
“A little tweak … But he’s hanging in there.”
⁃Steve Nash on Joe Harris spraining his ankle.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
“Overall, we’re just professional and took care of business on this trip.”
⁃Steve Nash on this six game road trip coming to an end.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
Steve Nash says,
“We have to be the underdog offensively every night — We’re showing signs of improvement.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
“It was professional of our guys (Nets) to not underestimate them.”
⁃Steve Nash on playing the Oklahoma City Thunder.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
“We didn’t take them very lightly.”
⁃James Harden on playing the Oklahoma City Thunder.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
James Harden stresses that the Nets try to keep teams under 100 points every game.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
“That’s the beauty of it, it’s a long season — He continues to work and good things will happen for him.”
⁃James Harden on Patty Mills’ struggles going into this game.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
James Harden says,
“We’re coming together — It feels like it should.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
“We know what’s at stake and what we’re playing against — It’s going to be a tough matchup.”
⁃James Harden on playing the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
“Overall, I liked the brand of basketball we played.”
⁃Kevin Durant on the past two games.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
Kevin Durant admitted the Oklahoma City Thunder set the foundation for the player he is today. He gives them credit for guiding him.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
Kevin Durant didn’t think that the Thunder would have traded James Harden, but he also didn’t think they would have teamed up again.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
“Obviously they’re the best team in the league — But we’re not going to put too much pressure on ourselves.”
⁃Kevin Durant on playing the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
“It’s just a sense of urgency — You could lose any night to any team … If you’re not focused.”
⁃Kevin Durant on the team’s mentality every night.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
“It’s everything to us — We knew he was due for a big night. His work ethic is top of the line.”
⁃Kevin Durant on Patty Mills.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
Patty Mills says,
“We’re starting to get a feel as games goes on.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
“I’m not surprised — What surprised me is how professional he’s been in making the most of his opportunities coming off the bench.”
⁃Patty Mills on LaMarcus Aldridge being an integral part for the bench.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
“That’s going to come into play — Everyone he a piece to play here.”
⁃Patty Mills on the team finding more success by playing together.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
“Our defense is going to get tested — A great challenge to see where we’re at and where we have to get to.”
⁃Patty Mills on playing the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 15, 2021
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