The first round of the NBA playoffs is in the midst of a fierce battle, the Eastern Celtics and the Nets series has attracted much attention, the first game of the two teams played until the last moment to separate the winner, Tatum with a whistle to kill the layup to help the team get the opening. In the second game, the competition between the two teams is bound to be more intense, and the Nets have updated the injury report, and there are still 2 players missing the game.
The Nets have officially announced that except for Simmons and Joe Harris, who will miss this game, all other players can play. However, from the rotation of head coach Nash, the main rotation will not change, the starting is still Irving, Seth Curry, Durant, Brown and Drummond, clarkston, Dragic and Mills on the bench (Edwards may also get a few minutes), Aldridge, Griffin and Thomas have been abandoned, this round of the series is difficult to get the opportunity to play.
Harris is already reimbursed for the season, the Nets have nothing to look forward to, but Simmons is recovering and is expected to return in this series. Head coach Nash has also revealed his new developments, having been allowed to participate in confrontational training and conducting some confrontational training in 4v4 yesterday.
In this team training, Simmons also practiced with player development coach Korver, who coached him in shooting, including some shooting moves and hand styles. The Nets are still looking forward to Simmons, and also hope that he can develop his long-range shooting ability, so that there is no defect and can give the team more help.
Although he has confirmed that he will miss the next game, his comeback has been put on the agenda, which has also given the team more expectations. The Nets' new big three combination has also entered the countdown, named Woj revealed that the Nets hope that Simmons can come back in G5 or G6, play a 15-minute game, and then slowly improve the playing time.
If the Nets can gain the upper hand in the series, it will make Simmons' comeback easier, not too much attention, but can slowly get into the form. Once the big score is 1-3 behind the comeback, I am really worried that his psychological quality can not be carried.
Watching hardening the 76ers' Harden on the court, Nets fans still hope that Simmons can return early and can help Durant and Irving. In the first round of the playoffs last season, when Durant + Harden + Irving played the entire series, the power was still very terrible, helping the team to pass 4-1, but this time the confidence was really insufficient, especially in the case of the first game loss. Now the second game has also become more critical, and durant Irving is expected to lead the team to an equalizer.