It’s James Harden’s show now. With Kevin Durant (right shoulder) out on Friday night against the Magic, all attention will turn to Harden who is going to have his hands full against a young Orlando team with lots of gas in those legs; especially with Cole Anthony who has been spectacular this season.
On the wins-and-losses side of the story, the Magic are - bad. But, for them it’s not about putting “W’s” on the board this season, it’s more about developing that promising young talent into the future,
As for Brooklyn, the Nets will wrap up their brief home stand before heading out to Cleveland on Monday night.