On December 15, Beijing time, the Nets and Raptors in the Eastern Division met in the narrow road of the regular season. Although the Raptors are determined to rebuild, they have caused a lot of trouble for the championship-winning big favorite Nets.
The trend of this game has also taken many turns, which can be described as extremely exciting. The Nets, although due to health and safety agreements caused by a shortage of manpower (Harden, Ader and many others are absent), but the 8-man Brooklyn still shows a strong competitiveness at home. Durant, who scored 15 points, 6 boards and 5 assists at halftime, was a full statistic. Under Durant's leadership, the Nets played a fluid offense. In the second half of the second quarter, the Nets already had a 13-point lead.
James Harden is out
The Raptors, with a deep lineup, relied on their physical strength in the second half to play a sharp offensive and defensive performance. In the third quarter, the Raptors blossomed at multiple points and scored 44 points. The Raptors, who overtook the Nets by 11 points. Relying on only 19 points left for the opponent in a single quarter, the Raptors led the opponent by 9 points to enter the final quarter.
In the final quarter, the two teams continued to fight on the field. The Raptors' long-range shooting feels hot, and the Nets don't let go. Trent hit a counter-three-pointer to give the Raptors a three-point lead. With only 1 minute left before the finale, the two teams played iron one after another. Steve Nash, requesting a timeout. Mills hit a three-pointer just before the end of the fourth quarter to help the Nets tie the score to 120. The two sides joined forces to advance to extra time.
Mills hit a crucial three-pointer to help the Nets drag into overtime
In overtime, Durant and Mills scored nine of 11 points. The Raptors are passive at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends. However, VanVleet scored a key three-pointer to help the Raptors close the point difference to one point before the end of the game. Mills made 1 of 2 free throws to complete a 2-point shootout. Barnes countered with a three-pointer and the game time was over. The Nets won 131-129.
Prior to this campaign, the Nets were in first place in the East. The Raptors, on the other hand, ranked tenth in the East. The Nets, 9 positions ahead of the Raptors, with 6 wins. The Raptors dragged the game into overtime to lose to their opponents. The Raptors nearly completed a upset and a 13-point reversal. The Nets, on the other hand, rejected the opponent's upset.
The Nets narrowly defeated the Raptors and refused to be upset
Refuse to be upset! Nets narrowly beat Raptors! Durant dominated the field with 3 doubles, but Harden praised the other 1!
Nets star Kevin Durant achieved full dominance in this game. Durant, who played 48 minutes in the game, blasted a big triple-double with 34 points, 13 boards and 11 assists. Durant, achieved an all-round outbreak. Durant's three statistics of points, rebounds and assists are the highest in the game. Durant, achieved full firepower on the offensive end. In overtime, Durant scored six points, laying the groundwork for the Nets to win.
Durant was caught in the bag by his opponents
Durant grabbed the team's most rebounds, leading the Nets to a 60-41 deficit in rebounding stats. Durant, in terms of rebounding protection, can be described as a great achievement.
Durant is the assist king in this battle. Under Durant's tandem, the Nets achieved the feat of 8 people scoring all on the court and 6 people scoring in double figures. Durant, showing top vision, passing ability and ability to plan.
Durant played a super triple-double
It should be noted that Durant's performance on the defensive end is also very strong. Durant, can be described as playing a near-perfect performance.
However, James Harden, who was absent from this game, did not affirm Durant's super god performance after the game, but praised teammate Patty Mills.
James Harden, Durant and Patty Mills
Harden tweeted on social media claiming, "Great team wins!" Nice job Paaaaaaaatty."
James Harden praised Patty Mills
Judging by Mills' performance in this game, he does deserve Harden's praise. Mills, who scored 16 points in the final quarter. With 7:30 left before the end of the fourth quarter, the Nets are two points behind. Mills, who arranged all the Nets' scores from this time to the end of The 4th Quarter. Mills hit a 3-pointer to help the Nets back up the game. After that, Mills hit 2 3-pointers in a row, hit 2 more free throws, and scored 8 consecutive points to fight against the Raptors' shooter group. During this time, the Nets had no one to score.
Barnes teamed up with Gary Trent Jr. to hit another three-pointer to help the Raptors reconnect the score. Mills, on the other hand, hit another three-pointer to drag the game into overtime.
Nets Mills
Mills, who also hit the winning free throw in extra time. Relying on a brilliant performance of 19 points in the final quarter and overtime, Mills played the role of a winner and loser in this campaign. Durant, on the other hand, had only 2 points in the entire section 4. Perhaps, this is the main reason why Harden praised Mills and did not praise Durant at the first time.