Without Kevin Durant and without Ben Simmons, how did the Nets, who have lost 13 of their last 15 games, face the defending champion Bucks in Milwaukee after just two big losses? Kyrie Owen, led by a single core team, with the full support of a group of brothers, gave the answer in the planning of coach Steve Nash. The 43 points in the third quarter showed the silky offense to the fullest, and the wave of 8-0 reversal in the last quarter was even more to beat the spirit of the Current Nets.
Nash played an important role in this reversal and played an important role. Nash, the rookie coach who has been criticized for doing nothing in the coaching bench and having almost zero strain on the spot, has made many correct choices in this campaign. For example, let Zhuang Shen play the role of Ayton and Embiid, and let Drummond make a great contribution to preventing The Alphabet Brother from impacting the basket.
Another example is the trust in new signing Dragic, don't look at dragic's 6 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists data into the account, the problem is that he is still in the recovery period, Dragic admitted in the interview that he only played 6 minutes and felt tired, but Nash's trust made him extra energetic. The strong conversion of the basket in the second quarter, as well as the tandem organization of the connecting section, and the blocking and dismantling of Zhuang Shen all convinced everyone that there was still oil in his fuel tank, and when Dragic overcame the physical fitness level, the Nets' second-team offensive engine was also clear.
Nash's most eye-catching aspect of this game was the calm choice in the deciding period, and the Wind Son calmly chose the safest way to win the game with the Nets holding a 2-3 lead in hand - a replica of Rivers's classic penalty tactics. The core of his own possession is Irving, and the Bucks are alphabet brother and Holliday, in this case, the choice of penalty tactics is no problem. Sure enough, The Holiday Brother and the Greek Monsters have conceded key free throws that are expected to be close to the score, and the Brooklyn Nets have a thrilling victory in The Big Cream City and retreat.
Although Simmons, the protagonist of the Nets and Philadelphia deal, has not yet played, the nets' gains in this deal have long been clearly visible, and Seth Curry is really so fragrant! In the five games he played with the Nets, Curry Jr. averaged 19.2 points per game and shot 47.8 percent from outside the three-point line, and again again against the Bucks, he scored 19 points, including four three-pointers. Although Curry Jr., who didn't feel good in the first quarter, didn't get any gains, as a stable shooter, opponents wouldn't expect him to wander outside the tactical system normally, and he scored 12 points in the third quarter to blow the horn of counterattack for the Nets. Curry Jr.'s strategic value of out-of-the-box projection and space on the court is priceless to the Nets.
Also as a addition to the Nets and Philadelphia trades, Drummond is also getting better. Returning to the starting spot, Chuang shen regained the familiar rhythm, and the perfect record card of 17 points and 12 rebounds helped him get the second double-double of his Nets career. What surprised the Nets fans the most was that Zhuang Shen as the last barrier to protect the basket, the enthusiasm and lateral speed were impressive, and the strong cap given to the alphabet brother during the decisive battle period influenced the game to a certain extent, and also let people see the hope that Zhuang Shen would sit firmly in the starting lineup and play a more important role later.
Interestingly, Philadelphia, the other side of the sensational league deal, also showed dominance in their games, and Embiid bluntly said that playing since entering the NBA has never been easy, supporting Harden's crazy connotation of former partner Simmons. So, which of the two teams is better so far? A-Smith gave the answer, and in the gap between the Bucks and the Nets' nationwide broadcast, A-Smith argued with another guest, Jaylen Rose, in the broadcast room, bluntly saying: "If the two teams meet, the Nets will win in a 7-game, 4-win series" and is willing to double the bet to prove his point.
All in all, the Nets were the one who lost money in the deal that sent Harden because they didn't get Maxi or Sable, but as their record picked up, the team's run-in gradually improved, and the nets that were worth paying attention to returned. When Durant and Simmons return, Nash has improved his coaching experience, and this all-round healthy Nets should not be underestimated.