On March 28, Beijing time, the day net fans finally waited, and Irving could finally play at the Barclays Center. After the change of new york rules, Irving can play for the Nets in the home game, and today's game against the Hornets is also his home debut this season.
Before the game, head coach Nash announced the team's starting line-up, Irving, Durant, Andre Drummond, Seth Curry and Bruce Brown.
This is Irving's first home game for the Nets this season, and the team lineup has gradually stabilized, With Brown already sitting in the starting position with his recent outstanding performances, the two new signings Seth Curry and Drummond just filled the team's gap and became the team's starting point.
This time Irving is destined to be the protagonist, and he received much attention before the game, and the Nets official posted his admission photos and wrote: "Home, sweet home." ”
Owen muttered, "It always feels so good to be home, it always feels so good to be home." ”
Irving has played 21 away games this season, averaging 36.2 minutes per game, with 27.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.4 steals, and is still in very good form.
In a pre-match interview, head coach Nash also revealed Simmons' latest injury, saying: "Bency has not yet resumed personal training, and it is not clear what Simmons's next recovery plan is. ”
According to the Nets reporter, Simmons suffered an injury to the lumbar disc herniation, and his legs have begun to suffer pain, and he still has no specific comeback schedule, and the possibility of returning from the regular season is gradually decreasing. Previously, Shams reported that he was working hard for a return in the playoffs.