By Mimy
picture: EPA-EFE
NEW YORK - Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 39 points but the Brooklyn Nets nearly collapsed again down the stretch before outlasting the Los Angeles Clippers 124-120 on Tuesday.
Kevin Durant added 28 points and nine rebounds for the Nets, who shot 57 per cent from the floor. James Harden posted his fourth triple-double with the Nets and the 50th of his National Basketball Association career by totaling 23 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds.
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points for the Clippers, who saw a three-game winning streak stopped and lost for only the second time in their past 12 games. Paul George added 26 and Nicolas Batum contributed 21 for Los Angeles, who shot 45.5 per cent on field-goal attempts.
The Nets rebounded from a wild 149-146 in Washington on Sunday when they allowed two three-pounters in the final seconds.
Against the Clippers, Brooklyn hit four free throws in the final 9.8 seconds.
Three foul shots by Harden put Brooklyn up 115-106 with 2min 36sec left, and the Nets held a 118-108 lead after a three-pointer by Durant with 1:55 remaining.
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