On February 2, Beijing time, the Brooklyn Nets lost to the Phoenix Suns 111-121, and the team suffered a five-game losing streak. At the same time, the US media counted a number of embarrassing data.
First, it was the Nets' longest losing streak this season. Since the beginning of the season, the Nets have won 29 and lost 21, ranking sixth in the East.
Second, Durant has missed eight games with an internal collateral ligament sprain, in which the Nets have only won 2 and lost 6.
In this game, Irving played 36 minutes and 34 seconds, he scored a team-high 26 points on 10-of-20 shooting, while also having 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. At the end of the third quarter, Irving helped the team to reverse the score, but in the second half of the final quarter, under Paul's leadership, the Suns played a climax, and finally the Nets also lost the game.
What is heartwarming is that although Harden played in this game, his performance was not good, he played 37 minutes, 6 of 19 shots, 3 of 8 three-pointers, 9 free throws of 7, 22 points, 5 boards, 10 assists and 1 break, and also had 4 turnovers.
Compared to the Nets' five-game losing streak, the Suns once again blasted down an 11-game winning streak, while they soared, and the team continued to rank first in the league with 41 wins and 9 losses.