The Brooklyn Nets defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 124-119, in an NBA Season Restart Scrimmage in Orlando on Thursday.
It took five ties and 16 lead changes to determine a winner in this game, with Brooklyn riding a 39-31 third quarter to their victory. That gave them a game-high 13-point lead, which was too much for San Antonio to overcome. The Nets recorded 14 steals and 11 turnovers while the Spurs had just four steals and 24 turnovers. Brooklyn did that while out-assisting San Antonio, 27-21.
Derrick White led the Spurs with 22 points, three rebounds and four assists. Jakob Poeltl tallied 12 points and 11 boards. Bryn Forbes led the bench with 15 points, four rebounds and two assists. Drew Eubanks recorded a double-double off the bench, generating 12 points and 14 boards.
Caris LeVert led the Nets with 27 points, two rebounds, three assists and three steals. Jarrett Allen totaled 10 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals. Rodions Kurucs led the bench with 17 points, four rebounds and two assists. Tyler Johnson also had 17 points off the pine.
On deck for Brooklyn is a matchup with the Utah Jazz on Monday. As for San Antonio, they’re off until Tuesday when they face the Indiana Pacers.
