Without Irving, Brooklyn Lumat Wizards With Tipis Stock 125-123

Pebasket Brooklyn Nets Cam Thomas (24) tried to get past the obstacles of San Antonio Spurs basketball player Zach Collins (23) in the NBA League continued match at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, United States, Monday (2/1/2023). (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The absence of Kyrie Irving's guard did not make Brooklyn Nets careless when facing the Washington Wizards in the NBA continued match at the Barclays Center, Sunday WIB and the home side a narrow win over the Wizards with a score of 125-123. "This is our effort and we achieved good results," said the Nets flagship coach, quoted by ANTARA, Sunday, February 5. As for Irving, he had to miss out in today's game due to right calf pain. Irving's absence was considered surprising, given that it happened a day after he told the Nets that he wanted to enter the transfer or "trade" exchange of players. According to various reports, one reason Irving wanted to do that was that the long-term contract extension attempt with the Nets went smoothly. "We all agreed he wasn't here tonight," said way.Nets, tonight also played without Kevin Durant due to right knee fracture; TJ. Warren due to left bone bruises; Ben Simmons due to left knee pain; Seth Curry due to left knee advocate; and Markieff Morris due to left knee pain. However, Nets still had a series of other stars capable of shining in the field. Cam Thomas managed to score 44 points with 6 rebounds and 5 assists. There was also Edmond Summer who contributed 29 points, 3 assists, and 2 rebounds; and Nic Cla way who gave 15 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists in the match at the Barclays Center. Meanwhile, Kristps Porzingis leads WIzards with 38 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. There is also Deni Avdija who scored 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Behind it, there are Monte Morris with 18 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds. Meanwhile, Nets will face LA Clippers in a follow-up match on Tuesday 7 February WIB, and Wizards will meet with the Cleveland Cavaliers on the same day.