From being killed to being reversed, the Nets' series against the Celtics has become increasingly unfavorable to the Nets. Even if the ill-fated Nets this season have to advance through the playoffs, the Nets will still be considered one of the contenders in the East, but the reality is that the Nets are suppressed by the Green Army, and even Kevin Durant is in a quagmire.
The 0-2 deficit is not the end of the world, and that being said, the Nets also have to change a bit.
At Ramadan, Kyrie Owen played an efficient first game, but he could not expect to perform like that every game, so the pressure on Kevin Durant was huge, and the Nets had to rely on Durant's rebound if they wanted to turn the game. In terms of fresh forces, Ben Simmons has always been concerned, and when the Nets are in trouble, expectations for Ben Simmons are higher.
Ben Simmons, who was traded to the Nets by Philadelphia, has yet to play for his new owner, and no one knows whether he'll be able to surprise the Nets or surprise him — after all, he still needs to run in with his new teammates. The most important reason why Ben Simmons is considered a savior at this time is the bad situation of the Nets, otherwise people may be talking more about "the Nets can be so strong without an All-Star player."
As for when Ben Simmons will come back, his answer is, "I have great hopes of making a comeback in this series, G4 is a possible point in time, and it will depend on how I feel after training." Asked if he would play for G3, Ben Simmons said "probably not."
Simmons' status is daily observation, and it is not certain whether G3 or G4 will be able to play, but G4 is the more likely point in time.
It's uncertain when he'll be out, but what will Ben Simmons do after he's out? Ben Simmons is not a good offensive player, especially not good at shooting from the outside, so Nash has to adjust tactically. Of course, Simmons' defensive ability is more valued, and if he contributes to defending Tatum, it will be of great help to the Nets.
Perhaps, this is the key to his expectation.
Combining Ben Simmons' physical condition, playing style and team configuration, Ben Simmons is expected to become the Nets' version of Drummond Green. Durant, who has played with Drummond Green, knows the importance Ofert Green plays to a championship team, and Simmons would be great if he could replicate the Warriors' core.
But is Drummond Green really easy to reproduce? It seems that what he is doing is not so impressive, but it is crucial for the team. Thomas Jr. said on social media, "Let's not talk about the 'dream chaser' so simple!! If it's simple.... Then every team will have a dream, but the truth is that other teams do not. ”
Drummond Green is known as one of the warriors' core players, and is the cornerstone of the Warriors' four-year triple crown, and his value has gradually been recognized. In the warriors' two seasons of downturn, Drummond Green has actually been controversial, but when the Warriors re-embarked on the road to the championship, Drummond Green also bloomed dazzlingly.
A day earlier, Drummond Green, who was carrying five fouls, single-handedly defended Jokic in a crucial round to complete a steal, which contributed to the Warriors' victory, and the Warriors were able to take a 3-0 lead over the Nuggets.
How good it would be for Ben Simmons to do such a thing.
(Text/Yan Wujun)