The matchup between the Nets and the Magic has always been a major attraction in the NBA. Both teams have strong lineups and firepower, and every encounter is a good head-to-head battle. However, in this game, the Nets showed an overwhelming advantageThe big score easily defeated the Magic, ending the opponent's longest nine-game winning streak in team history, and killing the Magic twice this season. And the biggest contributor to the Nets' victory is their star player, Bridges.
Bridges has proven himself to be a top scorer this season, with his scoring ability and offensive means that make any opponent feel powerless. In this game, Bridges played an amazing performance, he scored 26 points in the first quarter, setting a new personal single-quarter scoring record and setting a single-quarter scoring record in Nets history. Bridges' first-quarter performance was also the third-highest single-quarter score in NBA history, behind Klay Thompson's 37 points and George Gervin's 33 points. Bridges also scored in a variety of ways, with three-pointers, mid-range shots, breakaways, dunks, and even a beautiful step-back jumper that completely crumbled the opposition's defense. Bridges' first quarter surged and the Nets scored in the first quarterThe large lead laid the foundation for the rest of the game.
Bridges' firepower in the first quarter took a heavy toll on the Magic's morale, but they didn't give up, and they stepped up their defense in both the second and third quarters in an attempt to close the gap. The Magic's core players, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook, also played their own level and got each32 pointswith28 points, leading the Magic to close the margin at the end of the third quarter13 points, and there is a silver lining. Bridges didn't give the Magic a chance to turn the tables around, though, and he played another efficient offense in the fourth quarter, which he got in the final quarter12 points, one of which was a brilliant counter-attack dunk that left the Magic's defense at a loss. Bridges' last-quarter strength also allowed the Nets to regain their 20+ advantage and finally lock up the win. Bridges played all over the field36 minutes, shooting, three points, free throws, got it42 points, and5 rebounds3 assistswith3 caps, played a perfect all-around performance, and became the biggest hero of the Nets.
Bridges' amazing play not only gave him personal honors, but also allowed the Nets to achieve an important victory. The Nets have shown great strength in their two games against the Magic this season, and they played in the first meetingThe big score is light against the Magic, and this time it is even more sowon the game by a bigger score and achieved a season double. The victory of the Nets also ended the longest nine-game winning streak in the history of the Magic, and the momentum of the Magic took a certain hit. The Nets and Magic are both strong teams in the East, and their matchup may also be.