The Nets trailed the Celtics 2-0 in the series, and it is widely believed that Nash's coaching ability is inferior to his assistant coach last season, and now Celtics coach Uduka. Many fans have criticized the Nets' offense as relying too much on their superstars, and the offense is often too simple. The "Daily News" reporter directly stated that the Nets' offense belongs to the varsity level.
For the Nets' offensive tactics, Celtics coach Uduka has long been prepared. As a defensive coach, Uduka is familiar with the Nets' offensive habits. Sure enough, Durant played aberrant in two consecutive games, and Irving also scored 39 points from G1 to only 10 points in G2. After the game, both Nets superstars mentioned the defensive strategy that Udoka had developed.
"They did a good job of trying to cut off my score, trying to limit my shots," Durant said after the game.
"Uduka knows us very well and he was our assistant coach last year," Owen added. "The vitality of the Celts has changed, and the role of Uduka is crucial."
After the game, the American media generally criticized Nash's coaching ability, while affirming Uduka's role. New York Post reporter Peter Bot wrote: "Uduka developed a perfect defensive tactic around Durant, who disappeared completely in the series with Irving. While Daily News reporter Christian Winfield suggested that the Nets' offense was at varsity level, Nash's job simply failed.
Nash has been in charge of the Nets for 2 seasons. But once the two superstars play out of order, the Nets are unlikely to win the game. The Nets' offense is at the varsity level, in part because the Nets have had a turbulent roster this season and don't have time to build a more complex offense, and more mainly because Nash prefers to use star singles. ”