Nets Win Vaughn\’s Official Debut

November 10, 2022

By: Carlos Alvarez

After Backlash on Hiring of Ime Udoka, Nets Turn to Jacque Vaughn, Then Blow Out Knicks

The mess in Brooklyn took another turn during the clean-up phase on Wednesday when the team backed down on the hiring of Ime Udoka and instead handed the reigns to interim coach Jacque Vaughn. The team named Vaughn the official head coach just hours before the Nets destroyed the Knicks in a New York battle (112-85). Vaughn is now 3-2 since taking over for Steve Nash. Nets brass and players reportedly trusted Vaughn to lead their star-studded group of players, and he’s off to a hot start. Kevin Durant (29-12-12) had a takeover triple-double to lead Brooklyn with Kyrie Irving still serving a suspension. The Nets have now won three of their last four.

 

Watch: Nets Blow Out Knicks in Vaughn’s 1st Official Win (112-85)

 

Other NBA Highlights

 

Clippers Win LA Battle: The Clippers topped the Lakers in the second Los Angeles clash of the season (114-101) thanks to Paul George’s 29 points. It was the Clippers’ fifth win in the last six games (7-5) while the Lakers fell to 2-9.

 

Bucks Survive 2OT Thriller: No Giannis, no problem. The Bucks improved to 10-1 after surviving the Thunder in a double-overtime epic (136-132, 2OT). Jevon Carter stepped up for Milwaukee with 36 points and 12 assists.

 

Jazz Get 10th Win: The surprise start from Utah (10-3) continued last night as the Jazz beat the Hawks (125-119) to claim their fourth straight win. Lauri Markkanen led the way with 32 points.

 

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