Today's NBA regular season ended a focus battle, the Nets lost to the Nuggets 118-124 at home, suffered three consecutive losses, and the ranking also slipped to fourth in the East, and was overtaken by the Cavaliers. The Nets' Big Three were absent in this game, with Durant and Harden injured and Irving unable to play at home. Even the remnants of the Nets, but also with the opponent to the final stage of the final quarter, the team of 6 people scored in double figures, Ade cut 18 points and 8 boards, Thomas 25 points and Mills 21 points, 3 boards and 6 assists, have a good play, but because of the overall strength gap, the Nets still regret to lose.
In an interview after the game, Nets coach Nash commented on the game: "Today we were missing several important players, and we just lost to the Lakers 24 hours ago, and I am proud of the reaction of the players on the court today. ”
Nash praised the efforts of the whole team, but also pointed out the shortcomings, that is, the details of the final stages were not well done.
Speaking about Harden, who missed the game today because of hamstring tension, he said he hoped Harden could play in Sunday's game against the Warriors, and the player is currently on the daily watch list.
Asked if Durant, who previously sprained his medial secondary ligament on his left knee, would miss the All-Star game in February, Nash said: "Next week we will re-evaluate KD's knee, and as to whether he can play in the All-Star, we will 'wait and see'." ”
Nets toughster Bemburi said he was "not sure" when Harden would return, but he knew Irving would play Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors.
Next, the Nets will open a wave of 5 consecutive away games, 5 consecutive away opponents are the Warriors, Suns, Kings, Jazz and Nuggets, the opponent's strength is very strong, but for the Nets, the good news is that Irving can play in away games, Irving's recent state and performance is still very good, and it is also expected that he and Harden will join forces to play away games, and strive to bite the gap between Durant's injury and the heat at the top of the table.