The game against the Nets was a landmark battle for James Harden, who hit a three-pointer in the second quarter and overtook Reggie Miller to take third place on the regular season all-time three-point list. But this night he swallowed a fiasco, and his personal performance was even worse, and he seemed to be unable to find a way to defend against Kyrie Irving.
In the 29 minutes, he sent 3 of 17 shots, 3 of 7 from three-point range, 2 of 2 from the free throw line, 11 points, 5 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 4 turnovers, shooting 17.6 percent and shooting 42.9 percent from three-point range, in other words, 0 of 10 from two-point range, with a net loss of 30 points on the field.
Harden was 3 of 15 in the first half, 2 of 9 in two-pointers, Harden was only 1 of 7 when Irving defended Harden, Harden was locked up by his old teammate Irving, what is this called?
After the game, Owen also taunted Harden: I just accepted the task of defending Harden and making him as uncomfortable as possible, obviously, he shot like that is not his true level, as a person who is willing to compete, I enjoy playing against such a good player as Harden.
After the game, Harden was not affected at all, turning around and going to participate in other people's birthday parties, this is James Harden, the lifestyle of 33 years old is the same as when he was 23 years old. This is also one of the reasons why Nash, Durant, and Irving are dissatisfied with Harden, or this is one of the reasons why Harden wants to leave Philadelphia, Nash, they are not used to going to the nightclub after playing, and continue to play the next day, so how to maintain the competitive state? Harden's decline is inevitable.
Facing the league's top five strong teams this season, Ha has averaged 18.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 4.9 turnovers, shooting 35.6%, three-point shooting rate of 32.6%, the US media FW has begun to criticize him, it is obvious that Harden playing a strong team on the crotch has been the norm this season, such a beard can really help Philadelphia?
It is said that the Dendi combination is invincible, but in the face of the eighth in the East, the Nets have lost so badly, Harden is like a clown in front of Durant and Irving, how can he respond to be recognized?
Text/Yan Xiaobai