NBA Twitter reacts to the Nets overcoming 19-point deficit to beat the Pistons
The Brooklyn Nets started this 124-121 win essentially sleepwalking through the first half. The Nets were sloppy on offense and defense was an afterthought as many Pistons had open shots that resembled pregame workouts.
However, Brooklyn was lucky to have Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to turn to when no other player could get it going on offense. Durant and Irving took over in the second half as they were able to score at will no matter the defender.
The Pistons lost their game because they are the lesser team, but they played hard for the entire game as young teams tend to do. After some time, it just showed that Durant and Irving were too much for Detroit to keep up with.
NBA Twitter reacted to the Nets winning this game after being down as many as 19 points:
KD tonight:
◾️ Moved up to 16th on the all-time scoring list
◾️ Highest scoring quarter of his career (26 in third)
◾️ Third consecutive 40+ point performance vs. Detroit pic.twitter.com/kmDO2CpcYm— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 19, 2022
The Nets have some back-to-back magic! pic.twitter.com/Co1zZQjPue
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) December 19, 2022
From NetsPR
The Nets’ two biggest comeback wins of the season have come in the last two games:-Rallied from 18 points down to win at Toronto on Friday night.
-Rallied from 19 points down to win at Detroit tonight.
Brooklyn is 19-12 (9-7 on the road).
— NetsDaily (@NetsDaily) December 19, 2022
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving went OFF tonight 😤
KD Kyrie
43 points 38 points
6 rebounds 6 rebounds
2 blocks 3 assists14-of-22 FG 13-of-23 FG
The Nets are 13-3 in their last 16 games. pic.twitter.com/0qJDc2QAj0
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) December 19, 2022
Nic Claxton is out of his mind for trying to swat Bojan there but you gotta be a little crazy I guess
— Lucas Kaplan (@LucasKaplan_) December 19, 2022
Nets beat the Pistons 124-121 for their sixth straight win. They were down 19 in the second quarter. KD and Kyrie combined for 81. Another big block from Nic Claxton. If he keeps it up, wonder if Clax plays his way into the all-defense convo. Stiff competition at center.
— Alex Schiffer (@Alex__Schiffer) December 19, 2022
Said it when he agreed to drop his trade demand, still believe it now: The best player in the world still plays in Brooklyn.
— NetsDaily (@NetsDaily) December 19, 2022
The Brooklyn Nets are 10-1 in their last 11 games ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/GMQD8UKVDm
— Brooklyn Netcast (@BrooklynNetcast) December 19, 2022
Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving are the first pair of teammates to each score 35+ Pts in the same game 3 times in a season since Durant & Russell Westbrook did so in 2011-12.
1994-95 Penny Hardaway & Shaquille O'Neal are the only other pairing to do this in the last 30 years. pic.twitter.com/UkVDl00qo6
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 19, 2022
Nets have largely not done a good job breaking these high Pistons double-teams in the fourth
— Matt Brooks (@MattBrooksNBA) December 19, 2022
