January 18 news, NBA regular season, the Nets lost to the Cavaliers. Because of the impact of injuries on the Nets side, many players can not play, although Irving helped Harden share the pressure, but the Nets were weak in attack at a critical time and failed to win the game. Harden shot 5-of-40:25 from 12-second range, 2-of-4 from three-point range and 10-of-15 from the free throw line, had 22 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists and two steals, and made a fatal mistake. Irving played 37 minutes and 34 seconds, shooting 12-of-23 from the field, 3-of-6 from three-point range, and had 27 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 1 steal. After the game, managers Nash and Irving were both interviewed and answered some questions about the team and themselves.
Nash spoke about Durant's injury, but he didn't look worried, saying it was just a timeout this season and then he would be back soon and with all his strength. In addition, Nash also said that every time Durant encounters an injury, when he returns from injury, he will be as good as before, or even better than before. Although Nash's statement is not very problematic, nash really still lacks heat in terms of star use. Although Durant's injury this time is an accident, but before he and Harden often fatigued combat, often appeared for more than 40 minutes, which is a very big hidden danger, Nash still need to have a long snack.
After the game, Irving also gave an interview to the media, and when the reporter asked him if he would change his position on vaccination because of Durant's injury, Irving still insisted on his position, firmly believing that he would not be vaccinated. He said he had already made the decision and would stick to it, and it wouldn't change because of anything else. Owen's statement this time is so firm, but also let the outside world feel disappointed in him. The Nets' current employment crisis was originally the best time for Irving to go down the ladder, but now he is still bent on going his own way, which can not only affect the team's current strength, but also may intensify the potential contradictions within the team.
You say coincidentally, shortly after the game, the US media Legacy Hoops reprinted the rumors about the Harden deal reported by the famous Stein, which was: The league believes that Harden is willing to change teams, the 76ers will use Bency to swap with him this summer, and Harden himself liked the tweet, but then canceled it, but some fast-handed fans have taken screenshots of it. Durant is injured, Irving insists on not vaccinating, Nash's coaching of the Nets is also full of slots, Harden has been a model for a season, and the result is a playoff injury. It's no wonder he declined the Nets' contract extension at the beginning of the season, and no one wants to repeat the same mistakes!