Recently, Nets coach Steve Nash was interviewed about Ben Simmons. Nash said Simmons would miss play-offs this season. Nash said: "Simmons can only do light training at the moment, and we are not going to let him play directly without skipping three high-intensity training sessions. It also means that the Nets' Big Three won't have time to grind in before the playoffs start, and simmons won't necessarily play if they make it to the playoffs, and the team won't necessarily be willing to bet on him to win or lose.
The Nets have lost four of their last six games, and their record has fallen to tenth place in the East, locking up play-off spots this season. The nets' current state is that the first quarter is full of firepower, Durant is full, the team has a high probability of leading; in the second quarter Durant Hugh 5-6 minutes back, this time the lead has been a bit eroded, Durant firepower continues, can maintain the lead or draw; the third quarter Durant played full, at this time the feel has been a little down, but still more efficient, the probability can maintain the advantage or not be pulled apart greater; the first few games of the fourth quarter Durant can also rest for 2-3 minutes, the recent momentum is not good, Durant directly continues to play, However, the front consumption was too large, the hit rate could not keep up, and finally regrettably lost.
So because the front line resources are too poor, Durant can stabilize a break for 5 minutes in the second quarter, and the result is that if his teammates continue to collapse, Durant will consume too much, even if he can't win the game in the end. Coupled with Irving's recent slump, when Durant is not on the court, the team does not have a stable scoring point, and it is even more difficult to do so on the defensive end, such a Nets want to rely only on Durant's "standing stick singles" to win, one or two games can be, but when it comes to the intensity of the playoffs defense, after Adu is wrapped up, it is difficult for the team to survive a round.
In the Thunder, although Westbrook is not efficient, he can handle the ball to handle the triple-double, and with Durant, he can also reach the Finals. In the Warriors also have Curry and dream to deal with the ball, Durant is at ease to play alone, last season's Nets Harden can also be efficient 25 + 10, obviously Harden pulled across after Durant did not win for thirty or forty points, this season Harden can handle the ball the most is Irving and Dragic, but their ability is obviously limited, around or Irving or Durant hard solution, Simmons on the bench after the comeback state is estimated to be not bad, so with Simmons's absence, the Nets will most likely strengthen a guard organization player before the end of the season.
It is reported that the Nets intend to provide Joseph Alvarado with a 10-day short-salary contract. As a defensive defender, Alvarado excelled in his steal-stealing abilities and at the same time was fast, often praised by coaches and recognized by his teammates. On the offensive end, his shooting ability is average, and his finishing ability is not very strong, but the organizational end is quite experienced, and he has been able to deliver 16 assists in a single game.
The Nets now have a limited lineup, the playing style is very simple, Nash has little experience, so most of the situations need players to play on the court, especially in the final moments of the game, when the scores of the two sides are glued, usually only through Durant's singles to end, but the singles shooting rate can not be guaranteed, in and out is a thought, if you can get Alvarado to join, the Nets' offensive means will increase, the playing efficiency will also be improved, for the team to impact the playoffs has a very big help.