On January 6, Beijing time, the NBA regular season Nets against the Pacers, Irving returned, the first quarter was stolen by Stephenson, Stephenson single quarter 20 points, the Pacers lead 5 points. In the second quarter, Irving found form and scored eight consecutive points, Sykes played well, the Pacers led by 13 points at halftime, and the Big Three scored 36 points or fell behind.
In this game, Irving made his season debut, the Nets Big Three started, they have a stronger combination, the Pacers' lineup is not aligned, Le Ver and many others are absent, the biggest advantage is the combination of Sabonis Jr. and Turner. In the first quarter, Durant's hand felt good, Irving did not score twice in a row in the opening game, and was also blocked by Turner. The real protagonist of the first section is Liaoning veteran Stephenson.
Stephenson returned to the Pacers, he also got applause from the fans, after the debut Oftefan scented, hit 4 consecutive goals, quickly scored in double figures, he and Durant attacked, 8 of 9 in a single quarter hit 4 three-pointers, and the contribution of the whistle three points, the single quarter scored 20 points, the first quarter Pacers led 5 points 37-32, Durant scored 14 points, Stephenson scored 20 points better, Irving was 3-of-0 in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, Irving finally found the feel, he played consecutive singles, quickly got 8 points, the Nets chased only 3 points under his leadership. After the timeout, Brisette hit consecutive three-pointers, Harden made three fouls and made two of them, Sabonis Jr. made two fouls, Clarkston dunked, and Sabonis also responded easily, passing from Stephenson.
Irving couldn't score a single, and Sykes hit a three-point shot that was 12 points apart. Duke hit two free throws, Ade hit a free throw, and Sykes fouled Owen and hit both of them. Durant hit two points, Washington hit three points, Stephenson made two fouls, and the fans shouted MVP, which was also the best affirmation for the master and disciple, and scored 24 points. Durant hit two-pointers, Turner scored two, Ader hit two-pointers, Sykes hit three-pointers, and the CBA veteran also played well, scoring 12 points.
Ader hit a shot, Sabonis responded, Durant was fouled again, personal third offense, Sabonis made two free throws, Ader shot back, Sasson Jr. scored, Harden scored two points, the Nets trailed 13 points 60-73 at halftime, Durant scored 20 points, Harden and Irving both scored 8 points, Pacers Stephenson scored 24 points, Sykes 12 points, Sabonis Jr. 18 points.