Irving scores 40, Harden triple-double as Nets thump Kings

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, center, goes to the basket between Sacramento Kings' Hassan Whiteside, left, and De'Aaron Fox, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, left, drives downcourt against Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) goes to the basket against Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside, front right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden, right, goes to the basket against Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Brooklyn Nets guard Bruce Brown,(1) goes to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Sacramento Kings guard Cory Joseph, left, tries to stop the drive Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)