On February 13, Beijing time, the Nets played against the Heat, and Irving led the team to play. The Nets trailed by 21 points at one point, and Irving broke out in the final quarter, narrowing the point difference, but in the end it was 111-115 losses, getting 11 consecutive defeats, and the killer ball was actually robbed. Although Irving scored 20 points in the last quarter and had 29 points, 5 boards and 5 assists, he broke out too late, Thomas also scored 22 points, and the double guard still lost with 51 points. It is worth mentioning that just now Embiid got 40 points, 14 boards and 10 assists, beating the Cavaliers. Harden's vision is really accurate! Irving's performance was far inferior to Embiid's.
Griffin and Mills did well, Griffin even hit three-pointers, and the Nets were able to bite the score. However, Irving did not stand up and score, and the Heat were still able to lead. Irving hit a jumper behind him, and then the jumper was there. Butler scored on free throws, and Hiro and others also stepped forward. Fortunately, the Nets' role players also played well, and Johnson finally hit a three-pointer, and the Nets drew in the first quarter. However, Irving returned to the locker room at one point, but fortunately it was not a big problem. The Nets also took the lead in the second quarter, with Thomas and others coming forward. However, the Heat scored more points, with Hiro hitting a jumper and Lowry assisting teammates for three points. The Nets struggled with Thomas and Griffin, and the Heat hit multiple three-pointers. Irving hadn't scored in a long time, and the Heat seized the opportunity to widen the points. Fortunately, the likes of Sharp and Brown played well, and the Nets trailed by only 6 points.
Irving only had 4 points in the half, and it was not surprising that the Nets could still bite the score, which was already considered a big deal. However, Irving has not exploded, and it is difficult for the Nets to win. The Heat went on in the third quarter and quickly led by 11 points. Edwards stopped the bleeding by three points, and Tucker bumped into Irving to score. Irving hit three-pointers, Dunroe hit a three-pointer, and then Adebayor scored 2+1. Good guys, the point difference is pulled open, and the Nets are already 16 points behind. Irving hit a three-point shot behind him, but unfortunately it was useless, and the Heat immediately scored consecutive points, and the point difference was further expanded. Thomas and other substitutes were very hard, chasing some points or trailing by 15 points.
Irving was also too dragging his feet, scoring only nine points in the first three quarters. Mills hit a three-pointer in the fourth quarter and trailed for 10 points. Irving broke through the ball behind and Sharp scored with a dunk. The Nets weren't without a chance, and the Heat hit a three-point shot to stabilize the score. Irving hit three consecutive points, Lowry broke through the layup, and then scored on the free throw. Irving broke through the throw, Lowry scored in response, and Dunroe hit a three-pointer. Irving stopped the bleeding 2+1, Adebayor hit in the middle and Irving hit back. Irving then made a foul on three points, hitting three free throws, and Sharp completed the dunk. Thomas hit a key three-pointer and chased down a one-pointer. After Butler scored, Irving hit 2 free throws, followed by Butler 1 of 2 free throws. The Nets had a chance to kill, and as a result, Lowry made a key steal, and the Heat won the game.
Irving was in poor shape in the first three quarters, Harden was gone, Durant couldn't play, and Irving actually played like this. He was blown up by Lowry and others in this game, and he couldn't shoot three points in the first three quarters, and he couldn't break through. What's even more speechless is that Irving doesn't have any assists, why not! Although Thomas and others have stepped forward, the Heat still extended the point difference, and the Nets also fell behind by 21 points at one point. And Irving finally broke out in the last quarter, chasing the point difference back. This is what everyone wants to see Irving, all kinds of high-difficulty scores. Relying on the strength of Irving and Thomas, the Nets once had hopes of winning, but unfortunately missed it in the end, and Irving broke out too late.
It seems that Harden chose the right choice, congratulations Harden! Irving was depressed in the first three quarters, while Embiid next door staged a big explosion in the whole field, just got 40 points, 14 boards and 10 assists. Look at Embiid's data, and then look at Irving's data, Harden is smiling, right? No matter how stupid you are, you know how to choose. Admire Harden's vision, and don't blame him for leaving you. Now that the Nets have lost 11 consecutive games, this is not to win the championship, this is to spoil the rhythm of reconstruction! The Nets' performance now is disappointing, and it is impossible to imagine that even if it is played like this, Nash's coaching position is still so stable, and there is no news of any class, which is also great!