On April 21, Beijing time, the Nets were reversed by the Celtics after leading by 17 points at one point, losing 107-114. Durant was in a slump, shooting 4-of-17, and although he scored 27 points, he was too inefficient, and there were 6 turnovers, and the plus-minus -10 tied for the worst of the game. In this battle, Durant set a number of humiliating records.
For the first time in his 1.13-year career, Durant shot less than 40 percent from the field in two consecutive games, both in the regular season and the playoffs, and made six turnovers per game.
2. Durant has a plus-minus of -10, tied with Clarkston for the worst in the game.
3. Durant and Irving combined just 8 points in the final quarter, and Green Army bench Pregart scored eight points in the final quarter, as many as the Nets double. Duran shot 0-of-5 in the final quarter.
4. Durant shot 0-of-10 in the second half, no athletic goal, and four turnovers.
5. Durant has scored 13 goals in the last two playoff games, while Green Army veteran Horford Sport has scored 14 goals.
Durant's sluggish state has caused heated discussion, and Nets coach Nash specifically explained the reasons for Durant's sluggish state after the game. "Today the opponent prepared a targeted defense for him, and also went to high intensity, and the whole stadium was constantly 'pouncing on him, grabbing him, holding him', all of which you could have expected before, which made KD play very uncomfortable all the time, and it seemed that he couldn't keep up with the rhythm at all." Nash said.
Regarding Durant and Irving's sluggish form, Nets starter Bruce Brown said: "They are all a bit blocked, we have to provide them with more support." ”
The Nets are already 2-0 behind the Celtics, and the situation has become very unfavorable. The Nets can only expect to return to their best form when they return home, and expect Simmons to return to form. Simmons is now aiming for a series G4 comeback.