The Nets were brutally killed by the Celtics
On April 18, Beijing time, the Nets and the Celtics staged the first round of the playoffs G1 competition. The trend of this race is as wonderful as a roller coaster.
Irving layup
Relying on team play, the Celtics drew with the Nets in the first half. Irving's hot hand in the first half helped Brooklyn to snap the score.
Tatum, Brown, Horford and Smart all worked on the offensive end, and the Celtics briefly extended the point difference to 15 points. Durant's hand felt somewhat revived, and Irving teamed up with Dragic to continue chasing points, and before entering the final quarter, the Green Army led by 11 points. In the final quarter, Irving scored 10 consecutive points and led the team to a 22-6 offensive frenzy, reversing and surpassing the score in one fell swoop.
Tatum made a layup to beat the Nets
Irving then blocked Tatum and was able to hit a long-range shot. Brooklyn, with a three-point lead in the final moments. Jaylen Brown singled, Durant took a three-point shot, Smart assisted Tatum to hit a whistle to make a layup, and the Celtics were killed 114-115. Brooklyn, missing a 15-point reversal, eventually lost to the opponent.
The Nets lost, Durant set a record! Owen was praised by James! Nash still has 2 suspensions unused!
Durant set a record
In that game, Durant did not perform well. Durant shot 9-of-24, 1-of-5 from three-point range and 4-of-5 from the free throw line, and had 23 points, 4 boards, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, and six turnovers. Durant made 24 shots, but only contributed 23 points. As the league's top scorer, Durant did not play the most efficient performance he should have in this game. Durant also missed a key long-range shot in the final moments.
Durant was packed
However, Durant still set a record in this campaign. With his 21st point in the final quarter, Durant's career playoff scores reached 4,475, and his career playoff and regular season totals exceeded the 30,000-point mark (25,526 points in the regular season).
Durant thus became the 13th player in NBA history to achieve this feat, behind Lakers star James (44693, ranked first in history) and Lakers star Cameron Anthony (30203, ranked 11th).
Durant set a record
Rivaling James and Anthony, Durant's career has been great.
Irving received praise from James
Nets star Kyrie Owen achieved a strong run on the offensive end. Irving shot 12-of-20, 6-of-10 from three-point range, 9-of-9 from the free throw line, and blasted 39 points, 5 boards, 6 assists, 4 steals and 1 block. While shooting 60% from the offensive end, Irving also scored the most six long-range shots of the game. Moreover, Irving has excellent performances in rebounding protection, tandem teams and defensive ends. Irving slashed 18 points in the final quarter, helping the Nets take the initiative in the game at one point.
Irving erupted, and the Nets were killed by the Green Army
Lakers star LeBron James, while watching the game, also gave praise to former teammate Irving. James posted on social media: "The young 'God Wen' basketball is also playing fantastic! Incredible tricks! ”
James praised Owen
James also posted that Irving's failure to be named to the "NBA 75" is a shame. It can be seen that James was conquered by Irving's performance. Irving played a perfect performance, but failed to lead the team to win.
James and Irving
Nash still has 2 unused suspensions
In that game, Nets head coach Steve Nash was held accountable for the loss of Brooklyn. With the Nets briefly taking a three-point lead, Brooklyn scored four straight points to complete the shootout. As a head coach, Nash still has 2 suspensions that cannot be used. In the decisive moments of the game, Nash needs to better arrange offensive and defensive tactics, and also help players better cope with key moments.
Nash and Owen
However, Nash opted for the last 2 pauses. Nash's coaching ability was once again questioned.