NEW YORK—James Harden had 36 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Brooklyn Nets overcame a 19-point deficit and the absence of Kevin Durant to beat the Orlando Magic 115–113 on Friday night. Durant did not play due to a right shoulder sprain. Harden was 19 for 20 from the free throw line. Patty Mills added 22 points and LaMarcus Aldridge had 11 of his 15 in the fourth quarter. Jalen Suggs scored 21, while Franz Wagner and Chuma Okeke each had 17 for the Magic. The Nets trailed by 19 points in the second quarter, but ended the half on a 10–0 run. Harden scored the final five points from the free throw line as Brooklyn reduced its halftime deficit to 62–53. Brooklyn continued to cut into the lead and Mills’ back-to-back 3-pointers gave the Nets a 73–70 lead with 7:15 to go in the third quarter. It …
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