Brooklyn Nets blown out in home opener 130-108 by New Orleans Pelicans following drama-filled offseason as Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram put on a show
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The Brooklyn Nets lost in their season opening game at home 130-108 after being easily out played by the New Orleans.
Zion Williamson returned from a one-year absence with 25 points and nine rebounds, to show that he was feeling no ill effects of the broken foot that cost him all of last season.
Brandon Ingram scored 28 points and CJ McCollum had 21 for the Pelicans, who finished strong last season and opened impressively in this one. Jonas Valanciunas had 15 points and 13 rebounds.
Kevin Durant led the Nets with 32 points, as he attempted to keep his team within shouting range.
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Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives to the basket during the game against the Brooklyn Nets
CJ McCollum #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives to the basket during the game against the Brooklyn Nets
Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans
Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving speaks before the team’s NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans
Jose Alvarado #15 of the New Orleans Pelicans dribbles during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets
Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans
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