On January 9, Beijing time, the Brooklyn Nets did not play, the whole team carried out a training game, and Irving also participated. Tomorrow, they will remain at home to take on the Challenge of the San Antonio Spurs. Because he was playing at home, Irving was still on the sidelines and could not help the team. In the last game, Durant and Harden lost to the Bucks, which made many fans scold. It's a championship-contending team, why did it play so badly, losing to the Bucks twice this season.
The Nets want to rush out of the east, and the Bucks are the mountains they must walk through. Against the Bucks, who lack six main players, the Nets really don't deserve to lose. Nash's problems, the team's problems, and Harden's state need to be solved more than losing. Otherwise, there will be another wave of consecutive defeats, and the most recent record is 5-4 losses. 52%+42%+50%, the Nets secret weapon is out! Nash praised by name, more important than Owen.
When Irving returned, many media people and commentators believed that the Nets were the biggest favorite to win the championship this season. In the latest issue of the odds of winning the championship, the Nets are again at the top of the list. Will Irving's return really solve everything? The answer is no, and if there are 3 Irving, it may solve most of the problems.
Harden has been in a slump in recent games, most seriously, he doesn't know how to get back in shape. In other words, is Harden not adapted to Nash's system? Durant's playing time remains high, and even in the first game of Irving's return, durant will play 41 minutes against the East's underdog Pacers. As of now, the Nets are only 13th in the league in offensive efficiency, but last season they were at the top of the league.
Since Irving's return can't solve the team's problems, who can we expect? A lot of people think of Joe Harris at this time. According to statistics, the Nets and players on the team have a big difference in three-point performance when Joe Harris is on or off the court this season. (1) Durant: Joha's three-point shooting rate is 52.2% when he plays, And Joha's three-point shooting rate is 31% when he is absent ;(2) Harden: Joha's three-point shooting rate is 42.7% when Joha is on the court, Joha's three-point shooting rate is 27.7% when he is absent ;(3) Mills: Joha's three-point shooting rate is 50% when Joha is on the court, Joha's three-point shooting rate is 41% when he is absent ;(4) Nets: Joha's three-point shooting rate is 39.3% when he is on the court, ranking first in the league, and Joha's three-point shooting rate is 31.5%, Ranked 28th in the league!
At first, many people hated Joe Harris and hoped that he would be traded away. Now, his role with the Nets is very important and an indispensable part.
Joe Harris is the Nets' secret weapon, and head coach Nash is also praising him by name. He said: Joe is an important member of our team, his three-pointer can help us, will make the offense smoother, and we look forward to his return. As a former league three-point king, Joe Harris is a reliable scoring point for Harden and Durant. Recently, Mills' form has been completely lost, and the three-point shooting has also lost its crosshairs, which is also an important reason why the Nets are playing hard.
Joe Harris underwent ankle arthroscopy and has missed 21 consecutive games from the team. This season, he has contributed: 11.3 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist, shooting 45.2% from the field and 46.6% from three-point range. For the overall attack of the team, Joha's role is more important than Irving's. Wooj spoke on the show today about Joe Harris' injury recovery. He said he learned from sources that Joe Harris will start training on the field in the next 1-2 days and is expected to make an official comeback in a few weeks.
When Joha returns and Irving is fully integrated into the team, the Nets' combat effectiveness can reach its peak. For head coach Nash, it is to determine a stable rotation as soon as possible and cultivate tacit understanding and chemistry between each other. Griffin, Bembry and Brown are all tough players who can't play 30 minutes in one game and only 5-7 minutes in the next game. This season is a good time for the Nets to win the championship, and it is also the last chance, and if the championship is lost, it will face the disintegration of the lineup, and Harden may also leave.