The Nets are already 3-0 behind in the first-round series against the Celtics, which also means that the Nets are likely to face the embarrassment of being swept. Even more uncomfortable, according to ESPN reporter Adrian Warnaroski, Ben Simmons suddenly felt a sore back after waking up this Sunday local time, and due to this situation, Simmons decided to continue missing the Nets' game 4 against the Celtics:
In fact, Simmons' defensive and organizational skills are still a very necessary part of the Nets, and even many fans hope that Simmons' comeback can help the Nets turn the situation around, but at present, Simmons does not seem to want to participate in this game where the team may be swept.
On the other hand, after losing to the Celtics in the nets' first three games, Charles Barkley slammed Kevin Durant, and Barkley said that if you're just a passenger, don't go around saying you're a champion all day:
Durant has won two championship trophies and a Finals MVP trophy while playing for the Warriors, but Durant chose to join his opponent after losing to the 73-win Warriors while playing for the Thunder, and even if he does win two championship trophies, this is still the biggest black spot in Durant's career.
Finally, lakers legend Magic Johnson questioned on social media whether Durant and Irving's partnership was suitable:
The Nets have faced the embarrassment of being swept after losing to the Celtics in their first three games, while Durant and Irving have indeed not performed so well, which is why they have been questioned.