On April 13, Beijing time, the Nets 115-108 Lectra Cavaliers, in the playoffs to stand out into the playoffs, difficult to complete the real sense of the final game of the regular season.
In fact, according to the Nets' paper strength, playing in the playoffs is already a rather bad performance this season.
In this game, the Nets have played a microcosm of the entire season in one game. Crazy in the early stage, weak in the later stage, full of core state, but it is difficult to shake the result of the game. Of course, in the end, the Nets still won, but can this cross the Celtics?
In this game, Kyrie Irving was in excellent form, shooting all 12 of the first 12 shots, shooting 12 of 15 in the whole game, scoring 34 points, 3 rebounds and 12 assists; Kevin Durant had 25 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. The two cores have continued the excellence of the entire season, or the unmatched strength of the transcendent.
Moreover, the Nets have a number of strong role players, Drummond 16 points and 8 rebounds; Bruce Brown 18 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists; Clarkston 13 points and 9 rebounds.
It should be said that there are two such players, when encountering a cavalier who lacks an inside core, should be clutched. However, the game was not as easy as it had because of the start.
After a 40-20 bad first quarter, the Cavaliers held steady, chasing the deficit to five points at one point. Helplessly, the Nets' final steady free throw ended the suspense. It can be said that the Cavaliers only lost to Aaron's absence.
Maybe the Cavaliers will make it to the playoffs, but fans won't be able to see the Cavaliers' true prowess this season.
Garland had 34 points and five assists; Kevin Love had 14 points and 13 rebounds; Evan Mobley had 19 points and seven rebounds; Markkanen had 13 points, four rebounds, three steals; lamar Stevens had seven points.
The Cavaliers have a core of players and strong role players, as if another Grizzlies have appeared in the East, but certainly not this year.
As for the Nets, not being able to excel is more of a bad luck. Of course, head coach Nash's coaching ability also limits the Nets' performance to some extent. But in any case, Durant and Irving's ability is there, and no one can underestimate them. Maybe fans aren't optimistic about the Nets' back-to-back wins over the Celtics and Bucks, which may be the toughest playoff journey of the season, but that possibility will always exist because of Durant.
Hopefully, the Nets will be freed from the shackles of fate.