On April 13, Beijing time, the NBA play-off Nets played against the Cavaliers. In the first half, Irving shot 9 of 9, 2 of 2 of three points, 100% shooting, got 20 points and 4 assists, and the hot performance rushed to the hot search, and the fans talked about Uncle Drew.
The Nets, which were originally the favorite to win the championship, fell to the point of playing in the playoffs, and many people pointed the finger at Irving. Facing the Knights, Owen also needs redemption.
Before the game, Irving said of the playoffs, "Obviously, with the playoffs, it brings some pressure, but that's part of the NBA and you have to understand that you're preparing every day for moments like these. ”
It seemed that Owen was fairly well prepared, he did not slow down the heat, and entered the state as soon as he came up. The Nets' first goal came from Irving, who broke through the layup and hit it. In the last 4 minutes of the first quarter, Irving ushered in an outbreak, with consecutive jump shots and three-pointers on the outside.
In this way, Irving played 10 minutes in the first quarter, shooting 5 of 5 (1 of 1 on three points), and has scored 11 points and 4 assists. The scary thing is that Durant also hit 100% of the first quarter, shooting 3 of 3 and getting 8 points and 6 assists.
Throughout the first quarter, the Nets scored 40 points, and Irving and Durant contributed 38 of them, either scoring themselves or assisting teammates. Back on the field in the second quarter, Irving continued to shoot 100 percent, shooting 6-of-6.
In the final moments of the half, Irving faced Markkanen with a jumper and then he hit the jumper and hit the whistle ball. The Nets also led by 14 points into the second half.