On December 28, Beijing time, when Harden shined in Los Angeles in the last two consecutive games, he led the team to defeat the Lakers and Clippers two Los Angeles teams in succession, and the super hot performance made people sigh "Rocket Deng" back. In an interview, Harden credited part of the credit for getting a break after triggering a health and safety agreement quarantine, while also stressing efforts to stay in tip-top shape and prepare for the playoffs.
Harden was in a state of flux at the beginning of the season, and there were often intermittent "crotch pulling" performances, which naturally questioned whether Harden could return to his peak form.
It was only in the game of the single-core team to beat the Los Angeles duo consecutively, Harden let everyone see that the "rocket boarding" of the former rocket era was back. In the face of a game with the Lakers, Harden exploded a triple-double of 36 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, and in the face of a game with the Clippers, Harden was furiously bombarded with 39 points, 8 rebounds and 15 assists, including points to tie the season high, assists to create a new season high.
Harden slashed 75 points, 18 rebounds and 25 assists in two games, which is undoubtedly a return to the former "Rocket Board" mode. In response, Harden said that because of the triggering of the health and safety protocol, the rest obtained during the quarantine was helpful to him. Harden said he had felt good before, and that his body was rested during the quarantine, so the incident was two-sided.
Harden also said that he is currently focused on maintaining physical condition, and when he is able to start training, he feels good and his body will feel good. Harden also stressed, "I'm trying to make sure I'm in good shape, to feel good so I can continue to get promoted in the regular season and prepare for the playoffs." Personally, I have to make sure I'm at my best, keep the best Harden mode for my teammates, and if I keep that, it's going to be very good for the team. ”
Since Durant and Irving have not yet returned, Harden needs to shoulder more core leadership responsibilities and continue to lead the Nets to maintain a leading eastern posture.
(Text/Drunken Floating Life)