Irving scores 48, Nets beat Jazz for 1st win without Durant

Published January 20, 2023 10:46 PM

JOHN COON
Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 48 points, including 21 in the fourth quarter, and the Brooklyn Nets won for the first time since Kevin Durant’s knee injury with a 117-106 victory over the Utah Jazz. Irving accounted for 18 of the Nets’ 43 baskets by himself. He also tallied 11 rebounds and six assists – leading Brooklyn in both categories. Nic Claxton added 20 points for the Nets. Royce O’Neale chipped in 13 points and six assists in his first game back in Utah since being traded to Brooklyn before the season. Jordan Clarkson scored 29 points for Utah and Lauri Markkanen added 22 points and 11 rebounds.

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