The Nets have just lost, and they will take on the Wizards on the road on Jan. 20. Durant continues to be absent, so the team is led by Irving and Harden, Mills, Aldridge and others to provide support, and the Nets strive to rebound on the road. The Wizards have just won, Beal has to be stronger on the offensive end, and Kuzma, Harrell and others have to stand up so that they can topple the Nets.
A game on the Net against the Cavaliers, although Harden and Irving combined for 49 points, still lost. The Nets have lost 2 of their last 3 games, and this state of affairs is unsatisfactory to the team. Against the Wizards, the Nets' goal is to win. The bad thing is that the first core Durant will continue to be absent, which has a great impact on the strength of the team, so it can only rely on Irving and Harden to lead the team. Fortunately, Irving has been able to play consecutive away games recently, which can reduce the pressure on Harden.
Irving had a good last game, having 27 points, seven rebounds and nine assists, helping the team a lot on the offensive end. Durant is injured and Irving must now take on more offensive responsibility in order to lead the team to victory.
Harden is the Nets engine, and when Durant is away, he wants to pick up the team and lead the team to victory with a more comprehensive performance. Harden performed well in one game, scoring 22 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists, regrettably not helping the team win. The Nets need Harden to be stronger, especially on the offensive end to suppress opponents, so that there is hope of winning.
The Nets can't win just by Irving and Harden, Mills and Aldridge also have good offensive abilities, and if there is performance, then there is hope of winning. Ade scored 13 points in the last game and is good offensively, but average defensively. The Nets' interior line is on the weak side as Clarkston is sidelined with injury. The Nets bench also has Thomas, Duke and others available, and if they can also perform, then there is hope for winning.
The Wizards have recently seen Beal make a comeback after winning the 76ers 117-98 at home. The Wizards have been in good shape lately, winning four of their five games. Continuing to play at home has a clear advantage, and winning the Nets is the only goal. Beal had previously been absent due to health protection procedures, and after returning, he had 13 points and 6 assists in his first game, although not a lot of points, but he could help the team. Against the Nets, Beal had to perform better, or else it would be tough to win.
Harrell, Kuzma and Pop are the lakers' veterans, and they quickly integrated after coming to the Wizards, which helped the team a lot. The Wizards have an advantage on the inside line, and Harrell and others need to attack more. Dinwiddie is facing his old club, so his fighting spirit does not need to worry. What Dinwiddie should pay attention to is multi-organization, so that it can better help the team. The Wizards bench also has Kispert, Neto, Avdia and others on the bench, who also have to play.
Expected starters:
Nets: Harden, Irving, Mills, Edwards, Sharp.
Wizards: Dinwiddie, Beal, Pope, Kuzma, Garford.