The Nets came to the edge of the cliff
Ben Simmons is about to make his debut, which is undoubtedly good news for the Brooklyn Nets. Regardless of the offense, Simmons' defensive and organizational skills can definitely help Irving Durant. However, this will not wait until Game 4 of the series, and the Nets' current problem is Game 3. The Nets, who are already 0-2 behind, will face the Celtics at home, this game they can only win and can not lose, once they lose, it is 0-3 behind, but Ben Simmons returns, can not change anything.
This game, although the Nets returned home, will only be more difficult, because the Celtics' starting center Rowe is back. Although Lowe still has playing time limits, his return will take the Celtics' defense to another level, which will be a new problem for Irving and Durant.
Griffin made a stunning debut
At the beginning of the first quarter, Brown showed vitality, scoring 7 consecutive points in the opening quarter, 10 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist in the single quarter, and 1 steal and 1 block, directly filling the data column. Irving had 8 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist, Durant had 5 points and 2 rebounds, the team only had 25 points in a single quarter, and the Celtics exploded for 30 points. After returning from the second quarter, the Celtics had a 12-point lead, Brown had another 6 points, 1 rebound and 1 steal, Clarkston also had 8 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist, and Mills hit a key three-pointer.
With the help of a group of role players, the Nets played a small climax in the final moments, successfully trailing 50-53 at the end of the half, just three points behind the Celtics. In the second half, the Celtics quickly pulled the gap to 10 points, but the Nets returned a wave of 8-0 to stabilize the situation. However, the Green Army scored consecutive points to open up the point difference, and at the critical moment, Nash used Griffin, and Durant made 2 consecutive assists to help the Nets narrow the gap to 3 points again. Then Smart scored 4 points in a row, Jaylen grabbed a dunk, and after the third quarter, the point difference came to 9 points.
In the final quarter of the game, Griffin's defensive end continued to make achievements, after being hit by Jaylen's three-point shot, Griffin immediately responded with three points, Jaylen returned to the basket, but Griffin chased the three-pointer without hesitation. Tatum's three-pointer was also in color, And Jaylen's retreat was also there, and the point difference came to 9 points, and Nash could only pause. After the timeout came back, the Nets served a direct error, Tatum quickly attacked the three-pointer, and Durant smashed the basketball in frustration. However, Durant and Irving scored four consecutive points with their personal ability to barely stabilize the situation.
But the Celtics were ruthless, Horford hit a three-pointer, Tatum also had a layup, smart hit the board, and the point difference reached 15 points. Brown had two free throws, Curry grabbed three points, but Tatum immediately dunked, Mills hit 2 consecutive three-pointers, and Brown made two fouls and one shot, but it was too late. In the end, the Boston Celtics narrowly defeated the Brooklyn Nets 109-103 to lead the series by a large margin of 3-0.
Durant had no fighting spirit
Tatum 39 points, Green Army 3-0 Nets! Durant had no fighting spirit, and Nash changed too late. In this game, Durant played 46 minutes, but only 11 shots, 16 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, and 5 turnovers. Almost the entire game, we saw Durant passing the ball constantly, without the slightest scrappy spirit. Irving also had just 16 points, 3 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 steals, while Brown had a team-high 26 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, Clarkston had 13 points and 7 rebounds, Mills had 12 points and Curry Jr. had 10 points.
Griffin ushered in the playoff debut, played 7 minutes and 52 seconds, 4 shots 2 of 4, 3 three points 3 shots 2, got 8 points, 1 rebound and 1 block, the performance was very amazing, I have to say, Nash changed late, if you go to Griffin earlier, then maybe there will be a different result. Tatum once again showed his talent, shooting 13-of-29, with 39 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals, and Brown also had 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, playing a good role as the second boss. Smart had 14 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists, and Pritchard also had 10 points, 1 assist and 1 steal.