On April 6, Beijing time, the Nets played against the Rockets. The Nets have confirmed playing a playoff but still need to fight to get back to the top eight, so this game is still important for them. This time Irving finally broke out, he had played a little struggling for the past some time, this time facing the rotten Rockets, Irving scored high points, and finally the Nets won 118-105. Irving got 42 points and 6 assists, hit 8 three-pointers, and struggled for 40 minutes, this time not hungry, and played for so long. Durant had 18 points, 9 boards and 7 assists, the Hornets and Hawks lost in succession, and the Nets still had a chance to get eighth.
When Irving returns home, he won't play anymore? Recent performance has not been good. And this time facing the Rockets, he was not polite. Irving got into shape in the first quarter, hitting consecutive long-range three-point shots and feeling very good. Durant also took the initiative to reduce his shots, choosing to help his brother score points. Irving also broke through the basket to score, scoring 11 points in the first quarter, looking good and the Nets taking the lead. And Irving still broke out in the second quarter, hitting multiple three-pointers in the bottom corner and taking the initiative to attack the basket scoring king. Durant was naturally happy, scoring 2 points on a mid-range jumper and then not making much of a shot. Irving scored another 11 points in a single quarter, and the Nets also managed to open the point difference, and the Rockets were about to be exploded. Although Porter Jr. played well, it was difficult to catch up with the Nets.
But Owen didn't eat after all! By the second half, he was a bit physically exhausted. Although he hit another three-pointer in the third quarter, he disappeared and did not score again for a long time. Irving tried a three-point shot, but this time he hit the iron. And the Rockets played aggressively, green hit a three-pointer and tried to chase the points. While Durant also hit a three-pointer, Porter Jr. also had a three-pointer. Durant hit a jumper and Thomas Jr. scored consecutive points. Shen Jing scored many times, and Porter Jr. finally pulled out three points and continued to chase points. Irving only had three points in the quarter, which was obviously not physically strong.
It wasn't long before Irving lost his strength? The Rockets started 10-0 in the final quarter and chased to just single digits. Irving quickly hit a hit, then chased a three-pointer, and Irving finally adjusted, which is a key score. Irving then made three fouls and made all three free throws. Irving also assisted teammates to score consecutively, but the Rockets side is also scoring, and there is still suspense in the win or loss. Irving broke through 2+1, and Porter Jr. responded with three points. Irving then scored 2+1, and Porter Jr. broke through the score. Green also played 2+1, but Durant's free throws, Irving is a three-point shot, there is no suspense.
Owen's battle has finally broken out, which is the familiar Owen. Irving took over the game on the offensive end, feeling good on the outside three-pointer and frequently blasting in. Irving's biggest improvement this season is this three-point ability, although he was good in the previous three-point shooting, but there are relatively few three-point shots. And now Irving is increasing the number of three-point shots and has a good shooting rate. Durant is also a good teammate, he previously scored high points, the result of the loss, this time in order to help friends find their form, take the initiative to sacrifice the ball, play a supporting role, fortunately Irving did not live up to his trust.
However, it can also be seen from the game that Irving is actually affected by the abnormal diet, and he is obviously a little weak in the third quarter, and he does not play so well. After a short break, I finally regained some physical strength. Irving is obviously still not good at playing like this, facing weaker teams, Irving is OK, but if you face a strong team, then it is difficult for Irving to break out. Even if the offense is played well, it is difficult for the defense to exert force. For example, this time Green and Porter performed well, the Rockets broke out in unison, and the two and Irving competed against each other, and once chased the score. The Rockets are just not as good as the Nets, otherwise it is really difficult to say whether they will win or lose.