On April 13, Beijing time, in the NBA play-off, the Nets defeated the Cavaliers at home and successfully got playoff tickets. Irving went completely crazy in this game, scoring 20 points on 9-of-9 in the first half, scoring 34 points and 12 assists on 12-of-15 shooting, contributing to the Nets' victory. Owen's fiery performance has appeared on the national hot search, causing heated discussion among netizens.
In terms of statistics, the Nets Irving contributed 34 points and 12 assists, Durant 25 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists, Brown 18 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals, and Drummond had 16 points and 8 assists. The Cavaliers side garland scored 34 points, Mobley had 19 points and seven rebounds, and Le Vere had 12 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
Irving was undoubtedly the primary contributor to the Nets' victory. He scored 9-of-9 in the first half and scored 20 points without a single turnover. It was Irving's second-highest score in the Nets' career without missing a half-game shot and without any mistakes. He was 10-of-10 against the Bulls in January 2020, which is also the Nets' all-time record. At the same time, this is also the third time this season that Irving has scored 20+ performances in the first half. In the end, he finished with 34 points and 12 assists on 12-of-15 shooting.
Owen's fiery performance successfully climbed to the top of the hot search list, which made netizens feel incredible. His nickname "Uncle Drew" has also successfully appeared on the hot search, and netizens believe that today is Irving, who is full of firepower, and it is the veritable Uncle Drew who shows his strength on the field.
In the first quarter, Irving showed efficient offensive efficiency, with the performance of external shooting and internal surprise, Irving scored 11 points in 5 of 5 in a single quarter, helping the team gradually establish a lead. The Nets sent a 15-2 offensive surge in the second half of the first quarter, stretching the point difference to 20 points. In the first quarter, the Nets took a huge lead against the Cavaliers 40-20.
In the second quarter, Irving continued to feel hot, continuing to hit all four shots in a single quarter to help him improve his first-half score to 20 points. Although the Cavaliers found a feeling on the defensive end, playing a 23-17 score in a single quarter to suppress the Nets, the Nets still led the Cavaliers by 57-43 with Irving's whistle-pressing ball hits.
Easy side to fight again. Irving continued his magic performance in the third quarter, delivering 8 points and 5 assists in a single quarter, and hitting all of his first 12 shots. By the fourth quarter, Irving finally lost a three-point attempt and failed to perpetuate his bouncy performance. Although the Cavaliers showed a tenacious posture, the offensive climax once narrowed the point difference to 6 points. But the Nets relied on Durant's key mid-range shot to successfully pull the gap apart again, rejecting the Cavaliers' reversal. In the end, the Nets won the game at home.
According to the schedule, the Nets advance to the playoffs as the 7th in the East, and their first-round opponent will be the Celtics. The first match between the two sides will take place at the Celtics home on the morning of April 18, Beijing time.
(Text/Yuwen Basketball)