On April 13, Beijing time, the NBA play-off officially began, the Nets defeated the Cavaliers 115-108 at home to get the seventh place in the East, and the first round of the playoffs will be against the Celtics. The Nets maintained a lead in this game, and although they encountered stubborn resistance from the Cavaliers in the final moments, they still managed to win the game.
The key to the Nets' victory in this game is Durant and Irving, and the two men played very well this time, combining to shoot down 59 points while also providing 23 assists. This also shows that Durant and Irving can not only score their own points, but also lead their teammates to erupt together, and such a Nets is even more terrifying. Irving had 34 points and 12 assists on 12-of-15 shooting, and Durant had 25 points and 11 assists, both of whom played well. After winning the game, the Nets have more to gain.
In addition to Durant and Irving, the performance of Tough Brown is also perfect, playing 40 minutes in the whole game, shooting 8 of 19, 2 of 6 three-pointers, getting 18 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals, 16 points in the game, tied with Durant for the first place in the team, and transformed into the third big man of the team. In the final moments, Brown helped the team seal the victory with a pass and a basket score, he was always able to find holes in the Cavaliers' defense on the court, and Durant and Irving also passed the ball into his hands in time.
Looking at such a brilliant performance, former NBA player Perkins said bluntly after the game: "Simmons really should learn more about how Brown plays, and tonight Brown showed Simmons what role he should play in the team when he returns from injury." "If Simmons can be like Brown, the effect will definitely get better, after all, Simmons is higher and better organized, depending on whether he can bury his head and work hard."
After beating the Cavaliers, the Nets finished seventh in the East, with the first round against the Celtics. Opponents are stronger, Durant and Irving will also encounter stricter defenses, at this time will need Brown or other players to stand up, so that the Nets will have a chance to win the game.