On March 9, Beijing time, the Nets defeated the Hornets 132-121 to end a four-game losing streak, and the Nets returned to eighth in the East after this game. It was a thrilling game, the Nets led by 34 points in the first half and were narrowed to less than 20 points in the third quarter, and the Hornets still did not give up the crazy chase points in the last quarter, which also helped Irving win the first 50+ of the season, and Irving was the hero of the Nets.
In the final quarter, Irving scored 5-of-6 in a single quarter, 2-of-3 on three-pointers, 4-of-5 free throws, 16 points, 3 assists, 1 rebound, and 1 steal, and the whole team scored only 32 points, Irving created at least 22 points, and the Hornets scored 37 points in the final quarter, so the Nets still won some thrills in this game, and after taking too much of the lead in the first half, they were a little relaxed.
Irving played 38 minutes, 15 of 19, 9 of 12 from three points, 11 of 13 from the free throw line, 50 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block, shooting 78.9% from the field and 75% from three-point range.
1. Irving's 32nd halftime 20+, the Nets' history is second only to Carter and Dalo;
2. Irving Rose to second in history for the 9th 40+ of his Nets career, behind Carter 17 times;
3. Irving hit 9 three-pointers in a single game to a new season high; 4. Irving hit 9 three-pointers in a single game, the third highest in The Nets' history;
5. Irving's real name is 101.3%, which is the highest true shooting percentage of 50 points in NBA history.
The 6.50 points is also a new season high for Irving, entering the 50-point club this season.
7. For the second time in his career, Irving scored 50+ with a 75% shooting percentage, becoming the first defender to do so since Jordan;
8. Irving cut the first person in the history of the Nets for the third time in a single game;
9. Irving won 50+ with only 19 shots, the third person in NBA history, the first in the last 28 years, the top two are Willy Burton and Dantley;
10. Eurowen scored 50+9 three-pointers in the game, shooting 75%, the only one in history;
11. Irving scored the second highest team in 50+ in a single game against the Hornets, after Delong's 57 points;
Speaking about Harden's departure from Philadelphia after the game, Irving said: "I respect Harden's decision, these things could have been well communicated, it would have been a good story that would have helped the league grow, it would never be a showdown between the two of us, but I understand that as an opponent, I want my team to win." ”
Text/Yan Xiaobai