On January 18, Beijing time, the Nets lost 107-114 to the Cavaliers to swallow the second loss of the last three games, this game is the away game Kyrie Irving can play, James Harden + Carey Irving's duo is still in Cleveland folded, after the game many fans will point the finger at Harden.
The Nets had the ball in their hands 17 seconds before the finale (Markkanen missed three points), the Nets had the opportunity to narrow the gap to 2 points or equalize, but Harden made a mistake in passing, O'Corro quickly hit two points to open the gap to 4 points, Nash timed Irving's three-point miss, Love's two free throws lost suspense in the game, and fans felt that Harden was the sinner of this game. I don't think Harden should carry the pot.
Harden's knee was hit and almost injured in this game, and he said in an interview after the game: "My knee was indeed hit, but I will be fine, I have to do better on both ends of the attack and defense, I did not finish the game tonight." He carried the team's defeat on his shoulders.
Nash also said after the game: Harden's thigh was hit a little, but I feel that he is fine, I believe he will be fine, he will get out of the predicament.
Harden also nearly injured his arm in the game to beat the Pelicans, and at one point returned to the locker room for treatment. Harden fought hard in both games to the point of almost getting injured, and he fought so hard because of a mistake?
It is worth mentioning that Durant has played at least 40 minutes in both games since his injury, 27 points, 15 assists and 8 rebounds against the Pelicans in 40 minutes, 22 points, 12 assists and 7 rebounds in 40 minutes against the Cavaliers, and he has averaged 26 points, 13 assists and 7 rebounds in the last four games. Harden is not young, he is 33 years old, and he is still averaging 40 minutes per game. Nash is not responsible?
Entering january, the Nets lost 6 of their 10 games, is this all Harden's pot? Take this game against the Cavaliers, 3 minutes before the final game, Harden scored Irving, Irving forced a single shot missed, if this ball has a tactic, give Irving a block may be able to hit, the point difference can be narrowed to 1 point after the equalizer.
Speaking of Harden's pass mistake that ball, when Harden had stopped the ball, Harden was completely covered by Markkanen, this ball Nash can actually call a timeout, but Nash did not result Harden's pass mistake was snatched by Ocorro to end the game. Harden's mistakes are actually related to Nash's choice.
Of course, Nash's fainting behavior is still many more, so Harden may be tired. It was also key to Harden's refusal to renew his contract early last year, with Mark Stein saying Philadelphia was optimistic about getting Harden in a trade this summer.
Text/Yan Xiaobai