For the first time in his career, Kevin Durant came off the bench in an NBA game. That was the news right before tip-off on Friday night as the Raptors and Nets got set for their first game since their 2020 playoffs showdown. Now, comparing that version of the Nets to this one is night and day, and about as silly a thing to do as bringing Durant off the bench. But KD was only in the position because of the league’s application of its health and safety protocols — which he apparently cleared, until he apparently didn’t. Understandably, this cast a strange pall over the game.
Raptors overcome bizarre series of events to win in Brooklyn, 123-117
