The reason why the Rockets led by James Harden and D'Antoni in the past were able to play extraordinary records and become a threat to the existence of the Golden State Warriors relied on the magic ball theory. The so-called magic ball theory is to minimize mid-range jump shots and concentrate more shots outside the three-point line and in the box. Because the same shot, a three-point shot, and the certainty in the penalty area, is much higher than the mid-range jump shot, and there is a chance to get a free throw. This theory may be paranoid, but in general, it is indeed efficient.
Nash, the current head coach of the Nets, is also a beneficiary of magic ball theory, and it was D'Antoni who coached him during the Phoenix Suns' MVP victory. However, today's Nets team is contrary to the rockets of the past, completely without the shadow of magic ball theory, if you don't believe it, you can watch this Nets game against the Pistons.
James Harden is suspended in this game, the game becomes Kevin Durant single core team, in such a situation, Durant almost single-handedly, determine the outcome of the game, this is the strength of the first person in the league. In the whole game, Durant played 41 minutes, 16 of 31 shots, 5 of 10 three-pointers, 14 of 15 free throws, and had 51 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks, which set the Pistons' record for the highest score at home, before Griffin's 50 points, and now also in the Nets.
Why is it that Kevin Durant single-handedly supported the team? After the fourth quarter of the game, Durant had 10 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in the first quarter, 12 points and 2 assists in the second quarter, 7 of 8 in the third quarter, 16 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block, and 13 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists in the last quarter, that is, the score of each quarter was in double figures. 51 points in a single game is difficult, and every quarter is scored in double figures, which is even more difficult. Relying on Durant's unparalleled personal play, the Nets eventually beat the Pistons 116-104.
However, it is worth mentioning that the Nets only hit 11 three-pointers in this game, and the number of shots was only 28, both of which were not high, and the Pistons shot 14 of 37. Then there are the interior scores, the Nets only scored 38 points on the inside of this game, and the Pistons scored 46 points. Whether it's three-point or inside scoring, the Nets are downwind, so how did they win the game? As mentioned earlier, the personal ability of the star. Durant scored 15 free throws, Aldridge also had six free throws, and the team made 25 free throws and hit 23, while the Pistons had only 18 free throws and hit 12.
As can be seen from the shooting heat map of this game, the Nets are full of a large number of mid-range shots in this game, compared to the Pistons' mid-range shots, which are very few. Although it is said that the middle shot determines the outcome of the game, but in the era of small balls, such a way of playing is indeed more physically demanding. This is not a game, so far this season, the Nets' three-point shooting count, ranked eighth in the league, and the interior score is the third-lowest in the league. With Durant's personal ability, sitting in the number one position in the East, masked too many problems with this Nets.
So in your opinion, is it really possible for the Brooklyn Nets, which Nash is coaching, to win the championship this season? Feel free to leave a message in the comments section. #杜兰特51分 #