Durant returned, the Nets saw hope again, and his overall performance in this game was good, scoring 25 points in the first three quarters and leading the team to chase the score. In the fourth quarter, Durant led the team to play 10-0 to chase points, but the key moments did not score consecutively, the Nets lost to the Heat 107-113, suffered 3 consecutive losses, this game Durant got 31 points, but helplessly lost, the two new signings 20 7 failed to help him.
The Nets, who had a poor record with Durant injured, are now just 8th in the East and face a playoff. After Harden left the team on trade, Durant finally returned, and he started with new signings Drummond, Dragic and Sescuri, which is also a new lineup for the Nets. Against the absence of Butler, Tucker and Lowry, the Nets still have a chance to win.
Judging from the course of the game, Durant returned in the first quarter after a good state, he gradually found the feel, hit 4 consecutive goals, got 9 points, led the Nets to play 12-1, opened up the point difference, Mills also played well, hit three consecutive points, scored 8 points in a single quarter, Durant and Mills led the team to lead 12 points 35-23. New signing Dragic also played well, with 4 assists in the first quarter, and he was also an important addition to the Nets.
The Heat began to chase points in the second quarter, Hiro's play was excellent, Strus's three-point feeling was very good, the Heat gradually narrowed the point difference, at this time it was Durant who stabilized the situation, he played 2+1 and hit three points, he scored 8 consecutive points, and once again led the team to open up the point difference. However, the Heat Strus can still hit three points, the Halftime Nets only lead by 7 points, Durant's 17 points in the half is already a good statistic, Mills hit two more three-pointers in this quarter, and 14 points in the half.
In the third quarter, the Nets encountered problems, Durant did not score four consecutive shots, the Heat seized the opportunity, they played a 14-0 offensive rebound under the leadership of Adebayo and Strus, which is also the strength and tenacity of the Heat. At this time, Durant hit a three-point chase again, his own singles were also successful, and finally hit consecutive hits, leading the team to chase points, and the Nets trailed by 4 points 84-88 after three quarters.
In the final quarter, the Nets made consecutive mistakes, Hiro scored consecutive points, Adebayo played 2+1, the Heat stopped the Nets 102-94, and Durant on the bench was also a little frustrated. After the timeout, Durant came on again, he made two fouls, Martin's whistle shot hit, Hiro hit both free throws, and the point difference reached 10 points. In the face of difficulties, Ade chased the points with free throws, Martin scored three points, Brown hit back three points in a row, and Durant also scored again, playing 8-0, chasing only 4 points.
The Heat did not score on offense, and Durant was fouled and hit two free throws to lead the team to a 10-0 draw, just two points away. Brown sent a block at this time, the Nets have a chance to equalize, but unfortunately Cescuri did not score three points, the Heat made mistakes, Durant's three points unfortunately did not score, this ball is also a pity. Adebayo scored inside, the Heat regained a four-point lead, Durant still did not score, the Nets lost the opportunity, Dragic also made a mistake, lost to the Heat, suffered a 3-game losing streak, Durant scored 31 points. Dragic and Cescuri are high and low, 4 of 10 and 3 of 10 in Curry, and the two do need to adjust.