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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

The Brooklyn Nets look scary right now in the NBA. They had yet another blowout victory against the Boston Celtics in the second game of the regular season.

They started their season in a stellar fashion against the Warriors and continued the same against the Celtics as they defeated them 123-95.

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Both their superstars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant stepped up big time as they scored 39 and 29 points, respectively. Kyrie even set a franchise record of most points scored in a Christmas Day match.

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The game was pretty close at the end of the first half as the Celtics led the game 54-51. But in the third quarter, Durant just took his game to another gear, scoring 16 points, and the Nets finally had the lead.

The Nets now have two wins with a combined lead of 54 points. The way they are playing, they might end up being the best in the East.

Twitter reacts to Nets vs Celtics

Following the 123-95 victory, Twitter users across the world went berserk after seeing KD and Kyrie put up a show. Everyone was in awe to see the duo destroy the Celtics.

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Can the Brooklyn Nets conquer the Eastern Conference

The Brooklyn Nets on paper looked like a great team coming into the season. But there were doubts regarding how players would fit or whether KD will be back to his best.

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With the two performances they have put, these questions have been put to bed. The Nets look like a cohesive unit led by their two stars in KD and Kyrie. Their role players are also impressive and have chimed in the offense from time to time.

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It might be too early to say that the Nets are the best in the East, but in the two games they have played they have dominated their opponents. If they continue the way they are playing, they will be an unstoppable force in the East.