Caris LeVert erupts in Nets’ 119-97 win over Suns

The Brooklyn Nets bounced back from their loss on Saturday thanks to a big night from Caris LeVert against the Phoenix Suns.

The Nets only lost one quarter against the Phoenix Suns on Monday, paving the way to a 119-97 Brooklyn win at Barclays Center.

The Nets have now won four of their last six contests, after losing their previous five. Brooklyn currently sits at No. 7 in the Eastern Conference standings with a 21-27 record, putting then half a game ahead of the 21-28 eighth-seeded Orlando Magic — who also won on Monday.

The Nets were powered by Caris LeVert, who had his highest scoring output of the season. He finished with 29 points — tying his career-high — on 10-for-20 shooting (2-for-4 from 3-point territory). LeVert went a perfect 7-for-7 at the free-throw line, as well.

LeVert also had seven assists and two steals.

Joe Harris scored 16 points on 7-for-13 shooting (2-for-5 from deep). Taurean Prince was right behind him with 15 points on 5-for-10 shooting (3-for-6 from long-range). Prince also had six rebounds.

Spencer Dinwiddie didn’t have his best shooting night (4-for-12 from the floor), but he still scored 14 points. He also had four assists.

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot scored 13 points off the bench for the Nets.

DeAndre Jordan led Brooklyn with nine rebounds. Jarrett Allen had eight and blocked two shots. With those two blocks, Allen now blocked two or more shots in six consecutive games, tying his career-high.

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