The NBA is back. Kevin Durant is too.
More than 560 days have passed since Durant last entered the court to play an NBA game, but he wasted no time making his presence felt, scoring or assisting in 10 of the first 13 points of the Brooklyn Nets. in a 125-99 loss on the opening night of their former team, the Golden State Warriors.
It wouldn’t be much easier for Stephen Curry & Co.
By contrast, it’s only been 71 days since the Los Angeles Lakers won their 17th NBA championship, while the LA Clippers were humiliated in September. The Lakers are about to repeat and the Clippers are looking for redemption.
Well, the only thing the Lakers repeated Tuesday night was the loss of the season to the Clippers, as Paul George scored a maximum of 33 points in a 116-109 victory.
Our ESPN members examine what matters most about the demolition of the Warriors during the opening night of the Nets, including the best moments of Durant’s return and why the rest of the Eastern Conference should have a lot to fear right now, while providing a perspective on the deteriorating Clippers night ring for the Lakers.