The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Golden State Warriors, 120-116, at Chase Center on Sunday night.

The Nets (29-17) came into the contest looking to build on their first win in Kevin Durant's (knee) current absence, but matters didn't start off well in that regard when the Warriors (23-24) were able to build a 72-60 halftime lead. However, Brooklyn turned it up a notch on both ends of the floor during a game-changing third quarter, forging a 26-18 advantage during the period that they followed up with a 22-6 run over the final 5:24 to overcome a 12-point deficit and leave Golden State searching for late-game answers yet again.

Kyrie Irving led the Nets with 38 points, adding nine assists and seven rebounds. Nicolas Claxton generated a 24-point, 15-rebound double-double that included three blocks and one steal. Royce O'Neale furnished 16 points, six boards, one assist and two blocks. Joe Harris delivered 14 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal. Seth Curry contributed 12 points, four assists, one rebound, one steal and one block.

Stephen Curry paced the Warriors with 26 points, supplementing them with seven assists, six rebounds and one steal. Jonathan Kuminga provided 20 points and three boards. Jordan Poole supplied 17 points, four rebounds, three assists, four steals and one block. Kevon Looney pitched in 14 points, 10 rebounds, one steal and one block. Donte DiVincenzo registered 13 points, eight assists, two rebounds and one steal. Klay Thompson shot just 4-for-17 on his way to 10 points, which he complemented with two rebounds and one assist.

The Nets remain on the road and visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, while the Warriors remain home and host the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night as well.