Yesterday, the Brooklyn Nets went to Toronto to challenge the Raptors on the road, playing back-to-back games with this opponent, although the point difference was small, only losing 1 point, but still lost.
The Nets are still in a bad situation at the moment, and there has been little improvement after harden's big deal. Irving still can only play away games, Durant is still recuperating, and Ben Simmons does not know the specific comeback time, so the Nets lineup basically has no stars to lead the team.
But the situation is about to improve. According to the Nets themselves, Durant is coming back and will return tomorrow in the game against the Miami Heat. That's great news, because Durant isn't just the Nets' top scorer, he's the main player on the defensive end.
Durant is tall, long-armed, moves fast, and as a defensive player, he is obviously in good physical condition. The Nets don't have a good big center in the lineup, Aldridge is older, Drummond is technically rough, and Clarkston is too young, so Durant is the best rim protector.
Previously, Durant said that he would return within this week, but his specific re-entry time has not been determined. Now that the time has finally been determined, the Nets look like they can start impacting the playoffs again. The Nets' current record is 32 wins and 31 losses, ranking eighth in the East, which is more embarrassing.
According to the rules, only by reaching the top six of the division can you not play a play-off match that is set to win. The sixth team in the East is the Boston Celtics, who are 37-27, and it is difficult for the Nets to catch up. But even if it's a playoff, the Nets are clearly not the opponent any team wants to meet with a neat lineup.