Recent 10-day contract signee Mike James fueled a fourth-quarter rally, and a balanced effort helped the Brooklyn Nets weather off-scoring nights from Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in their 116-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors Tuesday in Tampa, Florida.
With the victory, the Nets became the first Eastern Conference team to clinch a playoff berth.
“I think we have our eyes on bigger things, but it’s a nice first step to clinch a berth,” first-year Nets coach Steve Nash said. “For this group, facing all we’ve faced, to be in this position with 10 games left is very positive.”
8 Nets on the floor.
7 Nets in double-figures.
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