On December 17, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued, and the Nets sat at home to meet the 76ers. Durant, the nets' core player, played 39 minutes, slashing 34 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists, leading the team to a 114-105 victory. The Nets currently have a 21-8 record, 2.5 wins ahead of the No. 2 Bucks, and are no. 1 in the Eastern Conference.
The Nets have actually been miserable lately, with nine players currently out of the lineup. Seven of them were triggered by a health and safety agreement, for reasons that Owen knew, and Joha had surgery. The so-called blessings and misfortunes depend on each other, and the Nets are really blessed by misfortune this time. If not so many players are out, Nets coach Nash will not use new people. Judging from the current situation, several young people on the Nets have seized the opportunity, and the Nets have also found treasure.
If nothing else, let's talk about David Duke. David Duke is only 22 years old, 1.93 meters tall, weighs 92 kilograms, and the contract is only $925,000 for one year. Before the Nets' massive absences, David Duke had few chances. But in the last two games, David Duke has been heavily used by Nash, and he has also seized the opportunity well and started to emerge.
Against the Raptors, David Duke played 37.7 minutes and finished with 10 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists. Against the 76ers, David Duke played 32.3 minutes, and although he only had 6 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, his 1 stat was the 1st in the game: plus-minus as high as +20! You know, Durant is +12!
David Duke's style of play is to dare to fight and defend strongly. Especially as a guard, the rebounding ability is very good. However, David Duke's shooting ability is too poor, shooting only 31.3% from the field and only 10% from three-point range this season. If he can improve his shooting level as soon as possible, even if the Nets are strong, they can occupy a place.