Irving returns to the Nets to stop a three-game losing streak! He hasn't been vaccinated yet, but he can theoretically play home with a fine!

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On Jan. 6, the Nets reversed the Pacers. This is Irving's season debut, and he was able to play on the road after being released from the Nets. Irving, who made his season debut, didn't rust at all, with 22 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds and 3 steals to help the Nets stop a three-game losing streak. The other two giants of the Nets, Durant 39 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, Harden 18 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds and 1 steal. The data shows that last season's Nets Big Three games (including the playoffs) were 11 wins and 3 losses. Because the three giants have a strong pulling force, so that they are not afraid of the bag clip, the combat effectiveness is significantly higher than that of the simple superimposed giants.

Irving still hasn't been vaccinated, so he can only play away games. After the game, Irving was also asked this question, saying that he would think about it every day, but the timing was not right now, and he believed that consensus could be reached in the future. At a press conference after being released last year, Irving said that he understood the consequences of not getting a vaccine and respected and understood the Nets' decision, but he just didn't want to fight.

In fact, if the Nets want to, Irving could theoretically play home with a fine! Because according to the rules of New York, if you violate the rules, you have to pay a fine, but there are no other penalties. In other words, as long as you pay a fine, you can violate the law. The first time is not less than $1,000, the second offense within one year, not less than $2,000, and the next year, each violation, you have to pay no less than $5,000. The rule is a deterrent to the average citizen, but for the Nets and Irving, the price can be ignored.

This rule was issued in August 2021, but when the Nets did not choose to pay a fine to violate the epidemic prevention regulations, but announced an informal ban on Irving, preferring to risk hurting the record and making Irving not even let him go on the road. Of course, the Nets' argument is that they don't want to destroy cohesion, but to ensure team building. If Durant and Harden can take the Nets well, Tsai Chongxin really does not need to let Irving return. Getting Irving back is already breaking the rules, so the Nets can't break the rules for Irving's sake. There is not much to lose in terms of profits, but the Nets' image in the league, government and the world will be very ugly.

In any case, Irving has returned, albeit only on the road. His performance also made Durant and Harden very satisfied, and of course, he was more comfortable playing the ball. Durant said of Owen: Incredible. I missed his appearance in the locker room before the game, and he was too strong in actual combat, and his presence made it easy for the Nets to want to win. Harden said: "Irving's return makes me have a sense of characteristic, feeling that Irving has always been there. His performance on the field is as comfortable as in the past.

Irving also commented on his performance, saying: "It's amazing, it's been a few months since I last played in the NBA. Against the strong pacers today, we lacked some good players, but we played tough and have to say I played too badly in the first half. Played well in the fourth quarter because I was trusted by my teammates and management. But what Irving was wrong about was that the Pacers weren't strong, losing six straight after the game and finishing third from the bottom in the East. So the Nets still have a lot of room for improvement, especially if Irving can't play at home, the Nets will always be unstable. But if the Big Three are there, the Nets are the big favourites to win the championship.