On January 6, Beijing time, the NBA regular season Nets played against the Pacers. After 206 days, Irving returned to the first goal of the season debut.
Returning to the game made Irving quite excited, and before the game, after completing the shooting practice, Irving ended the warm-up with a two-handed dunk. With a smile on his face, he ran back to the players' tunnel and greeted his friends happily.
It was Irving's first time back on the pitch since his fourth east division semi-final injury last season, 206 days later.
After a long time of fighting, Irving probably needs time to adapt. For Irving's return, coach Nash also said, "Irving will play about 30 minutes. We don't want to put our hopes entirely on Irving to end the team's 3-game losing streak and hope he'll be free to play. ”
This battle Owen's father also came to the scene to watch the game, before the game, Owen and his father hugged and greeted. In fact, when practicing shooting, Irving showed a good feel, shooting consecutive shots, quite silky.
Facing the Pacers, Irving started. It is worth mentioning that when Irving appeared, the scene boos and cheers were mixed. As soon as the game came up, the Nets let Irving single out the first round, and unfortunately, Irving withdrew from the jump shot. But soon Irving sent his first assist back, passing the ball to Durant, who hit a jumper.
With 7 minutes and 24 seconds left in the first quarter, Irving broke through and turned to throw and ate turning and eating turner's nailed cap. Not long after, the Nets called out a timeout and Irving was replaced. Irving still hit the iron on his third shot, but with 11 minutes and 08 seconds left in the second quarter, Irving finally hit his first goal in 206 days.