Nets trounce Wizards 131-92 in season opener

Kevin Durant leads the way with 32 points as the Nets dominate from start to finish

### BROOKLYN, NY – The Brooklyn Nets got their season off to a roaring start with a 131-92 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night at Barclays Center. Kevin Durant led the way for the Nets with 32 points, while Kyrie Irving added 26 points and 10 assists. James Harden rounded out the trio of Nets stars with 18 points and 9 assists. The Nets took control of the game early, jumping out to a 15-point lead in the first quarter. They never looked back, extending their lead to as many as 32 points in the second half. The Wizards were led by Bradley Beal, who scored 23 points. Kristaps Porzingis added 18 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Nets' dominance. The Nets' victory was their first under new head coach Steve Nash. Nash, a two-time NBA MVP, was hired by the Nets in September after the team fired Kenny Atkinson. The Nets will be back in action on Sunday night when they host the Boston Celtics. The Wizards will be back in action on Saturday night when they host the Chicago Bulls. ### Key Stats * The Nets shot 53.2% from the field, while the Wizards shot just 39.8%. * The Nets outrebounded the Wizards 50-33. * The Nets had 27 assists, while the Wizards had just 16. ### Key Plays * The Nets took control of the game with a 15-0 run in the first quarter. * Durant scored 13 points in the second quarter to help the Nets extend their lead to 20 points. * The Nets put the game away with a 10-0 run in the third quarter. ### Player of the Game Kevin Durant was the clear player of the game for the Nets. He scored 32 points on 12-of-19 shooting, and he also had 7 rebounds and 6 assists. ### Outlook The Nets are now 1-0 on the season, while the Wizards are 0-1. The Nets will be looking to continue their winning ways on Sunday night when they host the Boston Celtics. The Wizards will be looking to rebound on Saturday night when they host the Chicago Bulls.