Published 18:11 IST, November 27th 2019
Brooklyn Nets have been doing better without Kyrie Irving, NBA stats reveal
NBA 2019-20 news: According to some NBA reports, the Brooklyn Nets have been doing better without Kyrie Irving. He is averaging at 28.5 points per game.
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Kyrie Irving was going to lead Brooklyn Nets through this NBA season after Kevin Durant was sidelined for entire season due to his Achilles injury. However, according to certain NBA reports, Nets have done well without Kyrie Irving playing on court. Nets' point guard is currently averaging at 28.5 points, 7.2 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game this NBA season. Out of 17 games played by Nets, y have had a 4-7 win-loss record when Kyrie was on court, and a 5-1 win-loss record when Kyrie had been sidelined due to a shoulder injury. However, reports also add that it is still beginning and numbers can change as NBA 2019-20 season progresses.
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NBA 2019-20: Brooklyn Nets Have A Better Record Without Kyrie Irving Than With Him
Some reports also believe that team is winning at a higher pace since Kyrie has been absent. Last season, rumours about Irving's locker-room behaviour also surfaced. According to some reports, Irving was called 'moody' and a 'drama queen' by people who knew about situation. Irving was n a part of Boston Celtics. reports believed that Irving's behaviour would change as Irving was home and in a team he chose. Even so, Nets are apparently doing better without Irving. Irving averd at 24.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 6 assists for Celtics and at 21.4 points for Cleveland Cavaliers.
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14:11 IST, November 27th 2019