On April 15, Beijing time, according to the famous Shams report, Simmons is expected to usher in a comeback between G4-G6 against the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs (April 25-29 local time)! It will also be the West's debut at the Nets.
Another reporter, Windhorst, also confirmed the news, saying Simmons is expected to play a 5v5 match this week, aiming to make his debut in the first round of G4.
Shams revealed that Simmons' delay in playing this season is mainly due to the lumbar intervertebral disc, and he has been increasing his training workload, as long as the leg and back strength continue to strengthen, Bency has a chance to come back in the first round of the playoffs!
Recently, the Nets released a team training video, and Simmons also completed the appearance and showed a good feel. In training, he completed a three-point catch, a ball-holding turn-over shot, and a dribble stop-and-shoot shot, all of which hit. Could it be that the Nets have given Simmons back to shooting confidence?
Training doesn't count, everything has to wait until Simmons returns to the field. Dragic said: "If Bensi can come back, our squad will be replenished. And his technique and what he brings to the team are unique. He can switch from defender to centre-forward, he's a good defensive player and his passing is excellent. ”
Nash said: "Whether Simmons can come back depends on himself, he is one of the cornerstones of the team, what we have to do now is to physically and psychologically support him back on the pitch, as to whether he will come back in this series, we can't be sure." ”
Everyone was looking forward to The West Emperor's quick comeback, but KD didn't want to. Durant said in an interview: "I don't expect him to play. I didn't put any extra pressure on Simmons, I didn't expect him to do anything, I just wanted his body to recover as soon as possible. "This wave is out of the mind.
The Nets' series G1 with the Celtics will kick off at 3:30 a.m. Beijing time on April 18. Netizens joked that this point was not good for the Nets, because Irving was still unable to eat during Ramadan. In fact, it is fair for both teams, because in addition to Owen, the Green Army's Brown is also celebrating Ramadan (April 2 of the Islamic Gregorian calendar begins as Ramadan, and every day from 3 to 16:00 a.m. fasts without eating or drinking). The good guys are hungrier than anyone else.
According to statistics, in the four regular season meetings between the two teams this season, Tatum and Brown can average 48 points per game! Coincidentally, Durant and Irving can also score 48 points per game. The two teams have a record of 3 wins and 1 loss for the Green Army, with Brown and Tatum playing all four games, Irving playing just one and Durant playing two of them. It seems that this round of the series will be quite exciting.
Interestingly, the current Green Army coach Uduka was still an assistant coach for the Nets last season. To make matters worse, speaking about the prospect of a comeback against opponent Simmons, Uduka said: "We all know How Simmons plays, unless something happens to him in the year, we know how to deal with him. "It means you come, you're not afraid."
Skip said the Nets, which have Durant and Irving, have a chance to beat the Celtics, and if Simmons can come back, the Nets can win the Eastern Conference championship! A-Smith also said: "If Simmons can play 25 minutes per game, if his athleticism, organization ability, defensive ability can be shown in 25 minutes, then the Nets will be in the Finals!" ”
Finally, put on the schedule, who are you more optimistic about this series? If Simmons returns, do you think the Nets can reach the Finals?