On April 21, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs continued. The Nets lost again, trailing 0-2 in the series, and although the Nets had the hope of turning the tables, the probability was already low. According to the big data prediction of the well-known data agency FiveThirtyEight, the chance of the Green Army reaching the Eastern Conference semifinals is 94%, while the Nets are only 6%. In the G2 game, Irving and Durant pulled their crotches at the same time, which is really rare!
While we regret for the Nets, we also have to praise the Green Army, Tatum, Brown, Tatum and Horford can really do something big, strong defense, sharp offensive coordination, tacit understanding and chemistry is excellent. What about the Nets side? Not only is the dual-core play sluggish, Nash is also helpless, watching the Green Army complete a 17-point reversal. Net Green G3 prediction: Irving 40 points revenge, Du Shao incarnated as a passing master, 0-3 forced out of the Nets bottom card.
Owen 40 points revenge
Back at the Barclays center with a 0-2 disadvantage, the Nets had to pick themselves up and not be passive. In the face of the strong and menacing Green Army, if the Nets want to win, Irving must stand up. In the G2 game, Irving played 40 minutes and 20 seconds, only 4 of 13 shots, only 10 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 turnovers, plus or minus -9. How could such An Irving lead the team to victory? At home to the Greens, where he once played, Irving failed to prove himself.
However, back at home, Irving must help Durant share the pressure. In the G1 game, Irving frantically scored 39 points and almost beat the Green Army. Therefore, Irving must score 40 points in the G3 game, which is the bottom line and guarantee to defeat the Green Army. Another point, due to Irving's sluggish offensive status, opponents began to frantically pack Durant, resulting in the Nets' entire team's offensive paralysis.
Owen wants to complete the revenge, can not only rely on words, but also need to be proved by practical actions. After the first game, Irving was fined $50,000 for giving the fans a middle finger.
Du Shao incarnated as a master passer
Unlike Irving's situation, It's very difficult for Kevin Durant to score. In the G2 game, it can be seen that the Green Army will frantically wrap Durant, and it is a double defense, and it will not find the opportunity to shoot. The end result? Played 43 minutes, 4 of 17 shooting, 18 of 20 free throws, only 27 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 6 turnovers and 5 fouls, plus or minus -10. Since this defensive strategy works, the Green Army will stick to it, and Durant will have a hard time scoring the next game, but he can become a passing master and pass the ball without thinking about scoring.
Durant is tall and arm-length, and has a strong ability to break through, which can attract the opponent's defensive attention and then pass the ball to his teammates. The Nets have multiple shooters, with Seth Curry and Mills both big heart shooters. Irving scores, Durant passes, such an arrangement is the most reasonable, is the key to defending the home field.
0-3 forced out the Nets bottom card
G3 is a life-and-death battle for the Nets, once the game is lost at home, the big score is 0-3, and it is difficult to turn the tables at this time. However, it is the current predicament that has forced the Nets to play the bottom card, and Ben Simmons, who has not played a game this season, is expected to return and share the pressure for Irving and Durant. Just today, Nash said: "Unless Simmons himself says, 'I'm ready,' we're not going to force him to come back." However, Fameworth reports: Sources told that Simmons is targeting a first-round G4 comeback.
What about Bency, who hasn't played in a season? Can you help the team? These are all unknowns. But the Nets are at stake, and Bency needs to show his attitude.