Irving scores 50 points in record-setting debut but Nets lose in OT
Sacha Pisani
October 24, 2019 03:01 MYT
October 24, 2019 03:01 MYT
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving recorded the most points by a player on his team debut in NBA history.
Irving made his Nets debut on Wednesday and scored 50 points in a 127-126 overtime defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The six-time All-Star broke Kiki VanDeWeghe's record, which was set in 1984 after the German-American posted 47 points for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Irving – who also had eight rebounds and seven assists – almost finished with 52 points and the game winner but lost his balance attempting a potential winning shot against the Timberwolves.
@KyrieIrving recorded the most points in @NBAHistory by a player in his team debut with 50 for the @BrooklynNets! #KiaTipOff19 #WeGoHard pic.twitter.com/1Z6s7BanGv — NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2019
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The 2016 NBA champion swapped the Boston Celtics for the Nets in the offseason to team up with superstar Kevin Durant, who is recovering from an Achilles injury.
Irving – into his ninth NBA season – averaged 23.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 6.9 assists last season.