On April 26, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs continued, and the Nets lost to the Celtics 112-116, and the total score was swept out by the opponent 0-4. Durant played 47 minutes in this campaign, bombed a comprehensive stat of 39 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists, but missed a key free throw at the last minute, and finally failed to save the Nets, and was swept out for the first time in his career.
In the last game between the two sides, Durant only made 11 shots, causing a lot of controversy and questions. Durant himself admitted that he was confused about whether to shoot more himself or attract his teammates to assist. But when it comes to a backwater battle, Durant has no choice, he can only carry the pressure on himself.
So in this game, Durant once again returned to the mode of massive shots, the whole game, he shot as many as 31 times, but only hit 13 goals, especially 3 of 11 shots outside the three-point line, which was inefficient.
What's more, from the first 2 games of the series, it can also be seen that because there is not enough rest time at all, Durant even if he shoots a lot, with his physical strength, it will inevitably lead to the last minute will not be able to hold out. In fact, in the final quarter of the game, Durant has a hard time getting rid of the Celtics' defenders, and can only continue to push up strong shots. This way of attacking, the natural efficiency will not be high.
What is even more unexpected is that in the final moments of the game, the Nets were 2 points behind, and Durant was sent to the free throw line, and it was actually 1 of 2 free throws. Although this was the only free throw he had conceded in this game, he missed this penalty, and I am afraid that he himself did not expect it. As a result, after the retreat, Durant was not in place, and as a result, Smart did not hit the basket, but Horford completed the basket in front of Durant, completely killing the game.
After playing 46 minutes in the last game, Durant had said he wasn't tired, but it turned out that his body and age now simply couldn't withstand the Nets' high-intensity use. The Nets must change the way they use Durant next season, otherwise, Durant's future efficiency will only be less and less, and the Nets will have no hope of competing for the championship.