On January 8, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season was in full swing. In today's East Focus game, the Nets host the Bucks. Surprisingly, the game, which should have been anxious, was one-sided from the beginning, and the Nets were in a backward situation and eventually lost to their opponents.
As a star, Durant played very well today, shooting 10 of 19 in 37 minutes of playing time, including 1 of 3 from three-point range and 8 from the free throw line, for a total of 29 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. After scoring today's personal 5th point, Durant surpassed Durant's career total of 24,817 points, surpassing Ewing to rise to 23rd place in NBA history!
Harden played 35 minutes today and shot 6-of-15, including 1-of-3 from three-point range and 3-of-3 from the free throw line, for a combined 16 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists.
Surprisingly, however, with 6 minutes and 59 seconds left before the end of the game, the Nets trailed the Bucks 90:110. At this time, Nets coach Nash requested a timeout, and after the timeout, Harden and Durant did not appear on the court, which also meant that the Nets surrendered early.
Considering that there are nearly 7 minutes left before the end of the game, Nash's early surrender is a bit premature! This also caused Nash to attract the dissatisfaction of many fans, who expressed their anger at Nash on Twitter.
When the camera was given to the Nets, Durant and the others took towels to cover their faces, and it was clear from the look in their eyes that they were very disappointed with today's loss.
After losing today, the Nets have suffered four straight home defeats and their fourth defeat in their last five games. In addition, after a crushing loss to the Bucks in the opener, the Nets have already lost to the Bucks twice this season. Their record became 24-13, which obviously didn't satisfy the fans.