Brooklyn Nets
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Irving, who has averaged 33 minutes in the Nets' last three games, knows the key for any turnaround is to get the rest of the team healthy.
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Kyrie Irving led the Nets with 17 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 with 12 rebounds in 25 minutes of play.
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"When he walks in the room, we all become more confident even though he's not playing," coach Kenny Atkinson said.
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Irving had said the team's needs are "glaring" in its quest to become a title contender.
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Instead of raising optimism for second-half turnaround, Irving's comments raise new questions about his leadership role.
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Kyrie Irving, Caris LeVert and Spencer Dinwiddie not in sync as Dix Hills native Harris leads Philadelphia with 34 points and 10 rebounds.
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Philadelphia coach Brett Brown spoke glowingly about the Dix Hills native, now an eight-year NBA veteran.
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Injured star took questions on the feed of "The Boardroom," which he executive produces on ESPN plus.
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In his second game back from a shoulder injury, Nets star adds 11 assists, but Utah wins its 10th game in a row.
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The Nets are excited about testing their healthy, new-look lineup against a stretch of five straight opponents in playoff position.
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Irving, who missed the past 26 games for Brooklyn, scored 21 points in 20 minutes
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The All-Star missed 26 games with a right shoulder impingement.
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After missing the last 26 games with a right shoulder injury, Kyrie Irving scored 21 points in 20 minutes as ...