On March 15, Beijing time, the Nets officially announced the team's injury situation, and then I will take you to understand the specific details. Nets update injury report, 3 people miss 2 players to play doubts, Irving help Durant, doctor: Simmons or undergo surgery!
A total of 5 players appeared on the Nets' injury list this time, as follows:
Joe Harris (left ankle injury): Season reimbursement
Aldridge (right hip injury): Unable to play
Simmons (back injury + recovery): Unable to play
Cameron Thomas (back contusion): Doubtful (50% chance of playing)
Curry Jr. (sore left ankle): Doubtful (50% chance of playing)
As can be seen from the injury list, the Nets have 3 people who have confirmed that they are missing the matchup with the Magic, and 2 people are in a state of doubt. Thankfully, the Nets still have good news, that is, the next game is played at home to the Magic, and Irving can finally wear the Nets shirt and gallop on the court. The Nets have previously won a wave of 3 consecutive wins, this time Irving helped Durant, and the Nets also have a better chance to impact the 4-game winning streak.
On the other hand, Simmons' injury situation is not very optimistic, and former Magic team doctor Rahul Shah, a certified physician who specializes in neck and back and spine injuries, said in an interview with the media that Simmons' injury is somewhat complicated.
Rahul Shah believes that The probability of Simmons' comeback this season is almost zero, and bluntly said that it is difficult for Simmons to recover through training until the back injury is completely solved, and Simmons does not have 1V1 or 5V5 related training now, so Rahul Shah believes that Simmons will basically not come back this season.
Meanwhile, Rahul Shah also thinks Simmons may undergo surgery, "his (Simmons)'s back injuries are complex and may require injections, and if he wants to do it once and for all, then he may have to undergo surgery." ”
Rahul Shah's statement attracted the attention of a large number of fans, after all, everyone is still looking forward to Simmons' Nets debut, but Rahul Shah not only believes that Simmons cannot return this season, but also believes that Simmons may have to undergo surgery, which is undoubtedly a heavy blow to the Nets.
The Nets' record ranking this season is not ideal, and with little left in the schedule, the Nets are likely to compete for playoff spots through playoffs. But even if they advance to the playoffs, the Nets will face a problem, that is, Irving can not play in the home game. Under such a premise, Simmons is likely to become the "X" factor for the Nets, but only if Simmons can return and contribute to the Nets.
Now professional physician Rahul Shah believes that Simmons cannot come back, which directly pours cold water on the Nets. However, whether Simmons' back injury is so serious that he needs surgery depends on Simmons' subsequent recovery. The Nets are now in a very passive situation, Simmons' recovery is likely to affect the Nets' playoff performance, as for whether Simmons can return this season, let's wait and see!