ORLANDO, Fla. — Brooklyn NetsGuard Kyrie IrvingDuring Tuesday’s game against The, he put together one the most impressive offensive halves in NBA history. Orlando MagicIn a dominant performance, he scored 41 points.
Irving was 14-for-19 on the field, 6-for-7 beyond the arc, 7 for-7 from the free throw line and 3-for-3 from the free-throw. He also added three rebounds, three assists, and three steals in the first-half. Irving was receiving cheers from the Magic crowd every time he made another shot by the end of the first half. The Nets’ star was Irving, who scored three more late in the second half. Kevin DurantIrving waved at the crowd to encourage them to cheer more, as he walked towards the bench to receive even more congratulations.
Irving, 29 years old, set many records with his first-half outburst. This was his highest-scoring half and it was also the most scoring half for any player this season. Irving was the last player ever to score as many goals. Phoenix SunsGuard Devin BookerThe opponent scored 51 points during the second half in a game played on March 24, 2017. Boston Celtics. Booker scored 70 points in that game.
Irving scored 41 points against the Magic, making him the franchise’s most successful player. The Nets’ 86 point total is a franchise record and the most that a team has scored in any half. It also marks the most points that the Magic have surrendered in a half in franchise history.
Irving, who can only play in road games in New York City due to the vaccination mandate, entered the game with a score of 30.3 points per contest in three March contests. This included a 50-point performance during a March 8 victory over the New York City. Charlotte Hornets. He spent the first half on the bench while the Nets’ training staff checked his left hand. Although he appeared to be experiencing some discomfort, he continued the game even though he had a wrap placed around his thumb.
At the break, Nets had a lead of 86 to 56.