On February 2, Beijing time, the Brooklyn Nets lost to the Phoenix Suns 111-121, and the team suffered 5 consecutive defeats. In this campaign, Harden played 37 minutes and shot 6 of 19, including 3 of 8 three-pointers and 7 of 9 free throws, scoring 22 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. After the game, Harden talked about his hand injury.
Harden said: "My right hand was strained and my hand was unable to move on Saturday while I would continue to be treated. I'm feeling bad right now, [my hand injury] isn't very good."
However, despite this, Nash still let Harden play 37 minutes in today's game. In this campaign, Harden's feel is also very cold, especially in the final quarter, Harden's two key shots are all deflected, and he only relies on free throws to get 2 points and 1 assist. However, Harden's cold feel is also questioned by fans, however, behind this, Harden has unspeakable pain.
In the third quarter of today's game, Harden was even blocked by McGee. Harden was very dissatisfied with the suspicion of interfering with the ball, but helplessly became McGee's background board. Therefore, today's Dengge can be said to be very depressed.
However, despite this, after the game, Nash still expressed his optimism: "I think tonight we performed well and everyone is in the right direction".
Now that the Nets have suffered a five-game losing streak, their longest losing streak this season, tomorrow the Nets will face the Kings back-to-back.