Irving, Durant help Nets outlast Hornets, 122-116
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) shoots against Brooklyn Nets forward Nic Claxton, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/John Minchillo]
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 33 points, Kevin Durant had 29 and the Brooklyn Nets outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 122-116 on Wednesday night. Seth Curry added 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting to help the Nets won for the fifth time in six games. Terry Rozier scored 30 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. had 29 for the Hornets. They have lost three straight and seven of 10.
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Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) drives against Brooklyn Nets forward T.J. Warren (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford works the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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Charlotte Hornets guard Bryce McGowens (7) drives past Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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