USA Today via Reuters
Oct 11, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after being called for a technical foul by referee Ed Malloy (14) during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
USA Today via Reuters
Oct 11, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after being called for a technical foul by referee Ed Malloy (14) during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
The Brooklyn Nets took on the New York Knicks at the Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. This is the second game after they sent James Harden to the 76ers in exchange for Ben Simmons. Kevin Durant continued to sit out as he recovers from his MCL injury.
The Knicks came out hot, and they had a 20 point lead at the end of the first quarter. With this lead, they surely looked to be cruising to another victory. But the Nets had other plans. They fought hard in the third quarter and cut the lead to 11. Then they had a great 4th quarter, which allowed them to emerge victoriously. The Knicks could never recover from this comeback and they ended up losing the game. However, this is not the first time the Knicks have blown 20+ point leads.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
USA Today via Reuters
New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) argues after being called for a technical foul by referee Mark Lindsay (29) during the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Kevin Durant had a lot of fun on the bench as the Nets completed an improbable comeback. And the Nets fans were really loud at MSG. Durant then went to Twitter to take a shot at the Knicks and their fans.
Nets fans were loud in the barc….I mean the garden tonight
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) February 17, 2022
Knicks fans respond to Kevin Durant
The Knicks fans weren’t pleased with KD’s tweet. Hence, they let him have it on Twitter. Here are some of the best reactions:
you don’t have any real fans 🤡
— mev🌹🏀 (@mevvybear) February 17, 2022
Nets fans aren't loud anywhere buddy. Nets don't have fans. LOL stop it, you ain't fooling anyone.
— Alec Fallon (EMVPIID) (@AlecFall0n) February 17, 2022
🐍, Stop trying to convince yourself you did the right thing by going to play for the poverty franchise in NYC instead of playing at the Mecca every night. Sincerely, an unbiased Celtics fan.
— Nicholas Rubino (@NicholasJames6) February 17, 2022
I saw u jumpin on the sideline DurSnake, why ain’t u play? Harden would’ve played, I meant you would’ve forced Harden to play pic.twitter.com/viYH8MElBM
— 𝐻𝒶𝓇𝒹𝑒𝓃𝓈𝐵𝑒𝓉𝓉𝒶 🔴⚪️💙 (@HardensBetta) February 17, 2022
I know you wishing the Garden was your home court..
— NYJets (@NYJets_4_Life) February 17, 2022
Win a real ring DurMickey pic.twitter.com/gtPg6dum5S
— IB154 (Only W’s) (@IBoy154) February 17, 2022
Watch us run Barclays next time we meet
— 𝙅𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨 (@DanielJonesMVP) February 17, 2022
there are zero nets fans
— Giannis SZN (@Giannis34SZN) February 17, 2022
You’ve played 71 games with the Nets in 2.5yrs. Maybe focus on trying to stay healthy rather than trying to troll the Knicks. 🧁
— DT Hickey (@DT_Hickey) February 17, 2022
Loud talk from a dude playing for a poverty franchise u 2nd round exit
— CJ Kash (@CjKash20) February 17, 2022
Saved by cam thomas yet again
— MaxVolumeMaxey🔕 (@MaxeyChosenOne) February 17, 2022
You don’t sell out playoff games. RELAX. Your team has to cut promos. Knicks/Hawks was more live than any game at the Barclays. And knicks fans are way louder in BK. Come talk to us when you acknowledge Benoit Benjamin, Drazen, Kenny, Keith and Kerry. And Jay Will. #burner
— Chris Galasso (@OGSpud) February 17, 2022
The Knicks blow another lead
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The Knicks came out guns blazing, but in the third, the Nets flipped a switch as they looked alive and energetic. Then in the fourth, they went to a higher gear and turned the screws on the Knicks as they completed their biggest comeback of the season.
Julius Randle led all scorers with 31 points and he was supported by Quickley and Fournier who had 18 and 16 points, respectively. For the Nets, it was Cam Thomas who led the way with 21 points. Seth Curry continued to impress in his new team as he ended up with 20 points. The Nets will take on the Washington Wizards next, while the Knicks will take on the Miami Heat after the all-star break.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Who do you think will do better in their respective upcoming games? Let us know in the comments below.
WATCH THIS STORY: From Lakers Staples Center To Knicks Madison Square Garden, Ranking The NBAs Most Expensive Stadiums
