The Nets, who have lost 17 of their last 20 games, are bound to bottom out against the Hornets today. Irving can finally play away games, and Durant has a rare time playing with Irving. The invincible Duo duo returned to the jianghu, and the Hornets, even if they were strong, could only be reduced to a background board, and finally the Nets defeated the Hornets 132-121.
Irving played 38 minutes, 15-of-19 shooting, 50 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists, and proved with strength why the Nets finally chose to keep him. Durant played 40 minutes, 14 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists on 6-of-13 shooting, and with Irving's violent performance, Durant finally had the option to lie flat.
New signing Drummond performed well in this campaign, efficiently contributing 20 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks in 25 minutes of playing time, and was the top pillar of the Nets' interior line. The Nets' new version of the Big Three combined to contribute 84 points, 20 rebounds and 15 assists, which also became the key to the Nets' victory in this game.
Durant's continuous injuries under the super high playing time, coupled with the fact that he has been seriously injured, has also made Durant tired, and rest has become Durant's main theme. Durant played for 40 minutes again in this game, but Irving, who carried the banner, effectively relieved Durant's pressure.
Irving's ability to become a part-time player is still the same year, but it is really shocking to shoot 50 points again. The long truce did not make Owen incapacitated, but became stronger. Irving's true shooting percentage reached a terrifying 101.1% in this game, which also set the record for the most efficient scoring in the NBA's regular season, and the strongest Jordan could not accomplish such a feat.
As long as Irving has the right attitude, he is still the player who can change the situation of the game, which is especially evident after Durant's return. Irving may not be a good leader, but he must be a good tackler.