Basketball: Nets rout Celtics 123-95, Irving scores 37

By Emre Asikci

ISTANBUL (AA) - Brooklyn Nets beat Boston Celtics on Saturday with a 123-95 score, starting NBA's 2020/21 season 2-0.

Playing at Boston's TD Garden, Kyrie Irving was the highest scorer of the game with 37 points, eight assists, and six rebounds.

Also, Kevin Durant produced 29 points and four rebounds for the visiting side.

For the home side, Jaylen Brown produced 27 points and eight rebounds, while Jason Tatum helped his team with 20 points and eight rebounds.

- Bucks topple Warriors 138-99

Milwaukee Bucks defeated Golden State Warriors with a 138-99 score at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum.

Bucks forward Khris Middleton played with 31 points to bring the first win of the season.

In addition to him, two Bucks players performed double-double.

Giannis Antetokounmpo made a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds, while Bobby Portis came off the bench to make a double with 10 points and 12 rebounds.

For the Warriors, Stephen Curry was the highest scorer of his team with 19 points and six rebounds as the rookie center James Wiseman produced 18 points and eight rebounds.

- Results:

Miami Heat-New Orleans Pelicans: 111-98

Milwaukee Bucks-Golden State Warriors: 138-99

Boston Celtics-Brooklyn Nets: 95-123

Los Angeles Lakers-Dallas Mavericks: 138-115

Denver Nuggets-Los Angeles Clippers: 108-121