Everything changes when Kyrie Irving plays like a superstar.
Irving exploded for a season-high 48 points in Brooklyn’s 117-106 win against the Utah Jazz on Friday in Salt Lake. He is now the Nets’ all-time franchise leader in games with at least 45 points scored.
And it was a welcome sight given Irving’s offensive struggles since Kevin Durant exited the rotation with a sprained MCL. The Nets’ losing streak in games without Durant ends at four.