On March 4, Beijing time, the NBA regular season, the Nets lost to the Heat 107-113 at home, suffering three consecutive losses. In the Eastern Conference standings, the Nets continue to finish in 8th place with a record of 32 wins and 31 losses.
In this game, the Nets also have good news, Durant finally ushered in a comeback after missing 21 games. In this campaign, KD is in good shape. He played 35 minutes and 16 seconds, shooting 10-of-21, including 2-of-7 three-pointers and 9-of-9 free throws, and scored 31 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block.
Especially in the first half, KD's offensive efficiency was high. He played 16 minutes, shooting 7-of-11 and efficiently scoring 17 points plus 2 rebounds and 4 assists. Entering the second half, KD's feel slipped slightly, shooting only 3 of 11 and having 14 points and 3 rebounds.
Although the Nets eventually lost to the Heat, Durant's performance still gave the Nets fans a certain amount of confidence. In the absence of Ben Simmons and Irving, the Nets can fight the Heat until the last moment, which has proved the strength of the team. More importantly, After Durant returned from a serious injury, his scoring ability was still outstanding. The performance of 31 points in a single game has made many Nets fans rest assured of their hanging hearts.
Before the injury, Durant averaged 29.3 points per game, ranking first in the league.d.. But during his injury, Embiid and Alphabet Brother went on a rampage and occupied the top two positions on the scoring list. After Durant returns from injury, does he still have any hope of competing for the top scorer? The answer is: no.
Durant's lack of scoring power is not that his scoring ability has declined, but that the number of appearances is not up to standard. According to NBA rules, the top scorers must guarantee 70% attendance. The Nets have played 64 games this season, while Durant has played just 37. Even if he finished the remaining 18 regular season games, he would not be able to achieve 70% attendance. As a result, Durant has actually withdrawn from the scoring king honor battle early.