Nets pull off epic comeback at Phoenix
Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Phoenix Suns at Phoenix Suns Arena on February 16, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
James Harden amassed 38 points and 11 assists and Joe Harris added 22 points as the short-handed Brooklyn Nets rallied from a 24-point deficit to earn a 128-124 road victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.
The 21-point, second-half comeback was the largest for the Nets since they joined the NBA in the 1976-77 season.
The Beard sparks 24-point comeback ‼️@JHarden13's 38 PTS, 7 REB, 11 AST and go-ahead three helps the @BrooklynNets storm back from 24 down to beat PHX! #BrooklynTogether pic.twitter.com/o8GfRhidcy
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2021
Jeff Green scored 18 points off the bench for Brooklyn and Tyler Johnson added 17 in his first start of the season.
The Nets, who were playing without Kyrie Irving (back) and Kevin Durant (hamstring), won their fourth straight game.
17 in the quarter. 11 straight. pic.twitter.com/skmNmsGhQr
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) February 17, 2021
Chris Paul scored 17 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and Devin Booker added 22 points and seven assists as the Suns saw their season-best winning streak end at six games.
Phoenix led the entire game until the Nets took their first lead on a Harden 3-pointer with 31.4 seconds remaining.
