On January 17, Beijing time, the net's official social media updated and posted the boarding photos of the players leaving for Cleveland today. Photos include Harden, Irving, Sharpe and Griffin. Durant's MRI results have been announced, and he will miss 4-6 weeks of games due to a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee, and with mixed feelings, the Nets will embark on a four-game streak. In their next four games, they will play consecutive games on the road against the Cavaliers, Wizards, Spurs and Timberwolves.
Harden wore a white hooded camouflage suit, carried two bags, and held his phone. His face was solemn, his brows furrowed, and he didn't know if he was worried about Durant's injury. Previously, Harden had updated the social media to write: "You don't have to face the world alone, because I am your backing." During Durant's injury time, Harden will become the backbone of the Nets, leading the team to continue to move forward.
Irving will also have the opportunity to fight back-to-back. At present, he is still unvaccinated and can only play in away games, but the Nets will have 11 of the next 13 games on the road, Irving will usher in a large number of opportunities to play, Durant's absence, the team also needs him to make more contributions. Owen on the boarding photo, dressed in a dark color, wrapped himself tightly.
In addition to Harden and Irving, sharp and Griffin, officially posted by the Nets, are expected to play a more important role. Sharp played well as a starting center in the previous game, scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds, and winning a double-double for the first time in his career. Nash praised his keen sense of rebounding. Griffin played 20 minutes, contributed 6 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, and was in good shape.
The Nets are currently 27-15 and second in the East, just 0.5 wins away from the top-place Bulls, but only 0.5 games ahead of the Heat behind them.