Kevin Durant exits with left knee sprain in Nets win over Pelicans, 120-105

A win in the record books but a larger loss in the process.

The Nets defeated the Pelicans, 120-105 at Barclays Center Saturday night. With the win, Brooklyn bumps up to 26-15 on the season and 12-11 at home. The win extends the Nets’ winning streak against New Orleans to seven games — the longest active winning streak against any team. And the rookies played sensationally... BUT

The biggest story of the game was Kevin Durant, who suffered a left knee sprain in the second quarter. After a Pelicans’ offensive foul that sent Bruce Brown to the ground, he fell into Durant’s knee and the superstar immediately favored his knee. Durant was able to walk off the court gingerly and into the locker…