Beijing time on December 13, the Nets away challenge pistons, although Harden suspension high hanging free card, but Durant ushered in a big outbreak today, slashed 51 points to help the team win, death score not only set a new season high, but also a new high in the regular season of the Nets career.
In the first quarter, Durant played a full 12 minutes, scoring 10 points and 2 assists on 3-of-6 shooting, all three goals from the mid-range and outside. In the second quarter, KD still failed to score under the basket, but repeatedly made injuries to the free throw line, scoring double-figures again in the single quarter to score 12 points, and his six goals in the first half were in the middle and long distance, helping the Nets to take a three-point lead.
Entering the third quarter, Durant played a full 12 minutes again, this quarter is almost unstoppable, 8 shots in a single quarter efficiently hit 7 goals, of which 4 successfully broke through to the basket to win, and the outside line also continued to hit 2 three-pointers! Death scored 16 points in a single quarter, and 38 points were already scored in the third quarter.
With the score being overtaken by the Pistons, Nash didn't dare to let Durant rest in the fourth quarter, and KD helped the Nets take the lead again with free throws and three-pointers. The Pistons offense came to a standstill, and the Nets played a 19-1 climax to open up the point difference, and finally the Nets won two straight away games against the Pistons.
Throughout the game, Durant played 41 minutes and 28 seconds, 16 three-pointers, 10 of 31 three-pointers, 5 free throws, 15-of-14, 51 points, 7 boards, 9 assists, 1 break and 2 blocks, while taking his first 40+ and 50+ of the season. In addition, 51 points is also the NBA's highest single-game score this season, surpassing Curry's 50 points.