Reaction, Stats: Warriors open season with blowout loss to Nets, 125-99
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After a nine-month wait, the Golden State Warriors’ highly-anticipated return to the court was one to forget.
A poor Golden State shooting night paired with steady performances from Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving led to a Brooklyn blowout over the Warriors to open the season, 125-99.
While the Warriors struggled to shoot the ball, the pairing of Durant and Irving combined for 48 points in their first appearance as teammates.
As Brooklyn scored at ease, Golden State struggled to find the bottom of the Net. The Warriors shot an underwhelming 37-of-99 (37.4%). To keep up with Brooklyn, Golden State needed to find the range from long distance. However, the Warriors’ shooting struggles stretched beyond the arc, tallying 10-of-33 from 3-point range.
Adding to their woeful shooting, Golden State’s 18 turnovers didn’t help their bid for a comeback against Brooklyn.
After facing off against Durant, Irving and the Nets, Golden State’s schedule doesn’t get easier. The Warriors will carry their 0-1 record to Milwaukee for a Christmas day tilt against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.
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