Today the Nets played the Grizzlies at home. Looking at the results of both sides, this should be a match that is evenly matched. Unexpectedly, this game turned into a one-sided hanging, and the Nets lost to the Grizzlies 104:118 at home, if it were not for the 4th quarter Grizzlies releasing water from each other's bench. I'm afraid the Nets' point difference will be even higher.
In this game, Harden and Durant are in a slump, and it is rare for both to pull their crotches at the same time. Harden scored 19 points throughout the game, but shot less than 40 percent from the field and conceded six of his eight three-pointers. Durant scored 26 points in this game, but at the cost of 24 shots, shooting as low as 33%. For a star like Durant, shooting less than 40% is very rare.
In recent times, Harden has been in pretty good shape, and after resting and adjusting, Harden's body has obviously improved a bit, the breakthrough speed is faster, and the shooting has become more flexible. Durant is as steady as ever. When these two people play steadily, the NBA basically has no limit.
However, Durant and Harden have played at the same time this season with a record of 17 wins and 10 losses, and when the two single-handedly led the team, the record is 6 wins and 1 loss. Durant single-core led the team 3 wins and losses, Harden single-core led the team 3 wins and 1 loss. Looking at the winning rate alone, it is better for two people to play at the same time than to play alone. Some fans will ask what the problem is?
Today's loss to the Grizzlies is a good example, with the Grizzlies scoring a total of 96 points at the end of the third quarter and 40 points in the third quarter. The Nets' defense line is completely collapsed, and Harden and Durant really don't need to worry about being on the offensive end at the same time. Both men are individually capable of sending the ball into the basket despite their defense and using their personal abilities.
But both men now have more or less problems on the defensive end. Harden's problem is that he moves slower, and he has a hard time keeping up with the young guard on the defensive end. In the face of Morant, who broke through as fast as the wind, Harden was somewhat powerless. Morant scored 36 points today and shot a staggering 64 percent from the field.
Durant doesn't have much of a problem on the defensive end, but Durant can't spend all his energy on the defensive end. Durant's defense as a whole is on a reserved trend. Most teams in the league give the stars a defensive green light, allowing role players to share the defensive pressure of these stars. Although Durant performed well on the defensive end today, sending 3 steals and 3 blocks, durant was inefficient on the offensive end due to some energy invested in the defensive end. Today's shooting percentage is only 33%.
When the two lead the team alone, they can handle the team's offense individually, and they can put all their energy into the offensive end. Several other players on the team are focused on defense, so the Nets' offensive and defensive balances are in balance. However, if these two men play at the same time, the Nets will have some flaws on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends.
Of course, this also has something to do with the small number of samples. Durant has only led the team to three games this season, with Harden having four. If these games are against the league's strongest teams, the Nets may not necessarily win.
Fortunately, the Nets have ushered in a good news, the team guard Irving is about to return, Irving returned to these three stars can do their jobs. Harden is focused on organization, Durant can focus more on the defensive end, and Irving's defensive ability is not bad. When the three stars are combined, the Nets are the strongest at that time. Dear readers, how do you rate the Nets' performance in recent times?