This time the Nets and warriors have fewer Kevin Durant and less James Harden, so it's a bit of a 2015, 2016 Finals, Kyrie Irving, Steven Curry and Klay Thompson, they are not strangers.
At the beginning of the game, there was no shot of the splash brothers taking turns bombing and Irving's strong response, but Andrew Wiggins, who became an All-Star starter for the first time, was in a hot state, scoring 14 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 2 blocks in the first quarter of 9 shots, which may not be the first time Wiggins filled the statistics column in a single quarter, but it must be a single quarter that Wiggins counted to fill the statistics column. Wiggins' explosive form gave the Warriors an 11-point lead in the first quarter at 31-20, and it looks like it's going to be a one-sided game.
Without Durant and Harden, the pressure on the Nets is on Irving, so when he handed over the transcript of 11 points on 2-of-7 shooting in the first half, the comments section can be imagined, coupled with Irving's refusal to inject, various hotlines have risen and fallen. However, Irving seems to have learned the essence of Durant's forced 50% shooting rate, and after 14 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals on 5-of-7 shooting in the third quarter, his first three quarter stats became 25 points on 7-of-14 shooting. More critically, the Nets filled in the 19-point deficit, and the game had suspense again.
In the fourth quarter of the decisive game, Thompson did not give up, and the Warriors finally beat the Nets 110-106 to win five consecutive games, consolidating the second place in the West, and the Nets suffered four consecutive losses and fell to sixth in the East. Of course, Thompson wasn't soft, Irving wasn't soft, and after Thompson hit the crucial three-pointer, Irving hit a drifting three- However, the balance of this victory does not lean in favor of the Nets and Irving. In the game, Irving made 32 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals on 9 of 21 three-pointers, plus 12 free throws, and his only regret was that he could not lead the Nets to win.
Losing the game is not unacceptable, after all, the Nets' bench still sits Durant and Harden, and one person returns, and it is difficult for the Warriors to retreat at home. At the same time, we also have to see the hot Irving, even if he has not played a game for nearly half a season, even if he can't play in the home game now, Irving is still that Irving, he has no difference, no dead ends, who makes him Irving?
No difference: Facing any defender is a no-no-no
Irving's style of play is extremely gorgeous, and Irving's efficiency is quite good, and the most important thing is that he can achieve indiscriminate singles on the offensive end. This season, Irving shot 53.5 percent from the field when he was in direct opposition to a defender, 50.8 percent from a direct front, and 59.5 percent from a direct center. Just from the data, we can directly feel the horror of Irving's offensive end, no matter what kind of defender, Irving is not rejected, it is too difficult to limit him.
No dead ends: The final can be completed anywhere
In the 20-21 season, Irving has performed at 180 clubs, which shows his excellence in projection. In fact, Irving's offensive area is dead-ended, and he can finish at any position. This season, Irving has made a total of 156 shots, including 13 of 21 from the box, shooting 61.9 percent; 62.5 percent from 40 in the interior non-painted area; 45 of 46 from mid-range, 45.7 percent from 46; and 36.7 percent from 18-of-49 from outside the three-point line. The shooting percentage in these areas is above the league average, and this is not the best Irving. Forgetting to mention, Irving currently shoots 24 of 25 free throws, shooting as high as 96%, almost without a shot.
In the eight games he has played, Irving has averaged 24.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game, shooting 49.4 percent from the field, 36.7 percent from three-point range and 96 percent from the free throw line, which is still an All-Star performance. In fact, this proves both Irving's ability and that Irving did not waste himself in the offseason and suspension period. I wish Irving could play normally, the Nets really need Irving too much.
Text/Duncan's laugh