On April 20, Beijing time, NBA news was summarized. Irving was fined $50,000 for giving Celtic fans a middle finger. Nets and Celtic injury reports came out, and three people were absent. Doncic is expected to return in Game 3, but that carries a certain risk. The Lakers' trading goals have emerged, and they want to trade Rozier with Westbrook.
In the first game between the Nets and Celtics, Irving scored 39 points, but Tatum completed the dead end. In the face of boos from Celtic fans during the game, Irving responded several times, making a gesture of the middle finger. The latest news on the 20th, the league made a penalty for Irving's action, the fine is $50,000, Durant expressed understanding of Irving's action, after all, in the face of the boos of the fans of the old club, this is also a response.
The second match between the two teams is scheduled for the 21st, and Irving still has to face greater boos from the fans, and how he copes is also a point to watch. The pre-match injury report showed that the two teams were absent from three, the Nets Simmons and Joe Harris were absent, and Simmons may return in game three as soon as possible, although he has been absent for nine months, which is also a challenge. Celtic's Rowe returns, and Tatum and Brown remain key to the team.
In the Western Conference showdown, the Mavericks defeated the Jazz at home and headed for the road with a 1-1 score. From the latest news, Doncic's injury has improved and it is expected to return in the third game. Previously, Doncic missed two games with a calf injury, and Brunson scored 41 points in the second game to lead the team to win. If Doncic can make a comeback, the Lone Ranger still has a lot of hope on the road. However, it should also be pointed out that his comeback also has certain risks.
In terms of the Lakers, after missing the playoffs in advance, the Lakers will face reconstruction, and trading Wei Shao will become the most direct plan. Judging from the latest news, the Lakers are expected to complete the transaction with the Hornets, and the chips that the Hornets can hand over are Hayward and Rozier, the Lakers are more interested in Rozier, after all, he can improve the team's backcourt, Hayward's injury is a hidden danger, and how the Lakers match the lineup is also worth paying attention to.