In the home game against Philadelphia, Durant once again played MVP-level performance, he played 39 minutes in the whole game, 13 of 24 shots to get 34 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists of the full stats, personal plus/minus as high as +12, this data ranked second on the team. In the absence of many core players, Durant stepped forward again, his performance in the game is very comprehensive, in addition to personal scoring, he can also create shooting opportunities for teammates, and also show his value on the defensive end. At the time of the game, Durant once again took over the team's offense, and throughout the final quarter, Durant personally scored 13 points, and also faced Harris in a key moment to play 3+1 to help the team open up the point difference. The Nets can have the last laugh, and Durant's play is crucial.
Durant's performance in the three games since Harden's absence has been outstanding, scoring 51, 34 and 34 points in the past three games, and averaging 39.7 points per game. It is worth mentioning that Durant can also average 10.3 rebounds and 9.3 assists per game in these three games.
That is to say, in the past three games, Durant has been able to average close to 40+10+10 per game, which is a historical level. His outstanding performance also led the Nets to a full victory in three games after Harden's absence, and the Nets are currently firmly in no. 1 place in the East.
In the past period, Durant's performance has been absolutely MVP level, and in the absence of another core of the team, he has done everything he can in the game, has a very shining performance in all aspects, and plays well overall. After leading the Nets, which have a very incomplete roster, Durant was able to help the team win consecutively and rank first in the East.
He has shown his excellent leadership and personal ability, to a large extent to help the team, it is undeniable that this season's Durant is definitely an MVP-level performance, if he can maintain, then Durant will be a popular candidate for this season's regular season MVP.
Of course, the most worrying thing at the moment is not Durant's state, but his playing time. Durant played 39 minutes again again against Philadelphia, while in his previous 11 games, he played more than 37 minutes, including five games with more than 40 minutes. In the season's already concluded games, Durant averaged 37 minutes per game, the second-highest number in the league, and he is also the Nets' player who has averaged the most time per game this season.
It should be known that Durant has suffered a very serious injury, although his personal performance after his comeback is very shiny, and the injury has no impact on him. But it is undeniable that Durant still has the hidden danger of injury, and he has played for at least 37 minutes in a row with high intensity, which is not conducive to Durant's health.
In my opinion, Nash also needs to be more cautious in controlling Durant's playing time, giving Durant a break to the greatest extent possible, rather than letting him almost play the whole game. If Durant can stay healthy, it will help the Nets to have good results this season, and if not, then it will be very difficult for the Nets to go further this season.