Kevin Durant scored 30 points, Kyrie Irving added 24 and the well-rested Brooklyn Nets methodically pulled away for a 112-100 victory against the overmatched Washington Wizards on Monday night. Will Barton scored a season-high 22 points for the Wizards.
“The big part was it puts a little bit more pressure on the guy to perform because you do have someone behind you that can sub and come in and play hard and play efficiently and effectively,” Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said.
“That happened early to Nic, quick, quick exchange. We had a couple of defensive breakdowns and we had someone to come in for him and then he was able to come back in. So I like that it puts pressure on the guys to perform and holds them accountable. But we have some depth and we’re gonna use it.”
