The Nets were out in the first round
The Brooklyn Nets, which came to the edge of the cliff, failed to create miracles after all. Although Kevin Durant once again showed his offensive talent, Nash took the initiative to change, only allowing Drummond to play 3 minutes and 36 seconds, and Tatum committed six in the last quarter, but in the end, the Boston Celtics defeated the Brooklyn Nets 116-112, and swept the opponent 4-0 in the series. As a result, the Nets became the first team to be swept out 4-0 in this year's playoffs, and of course, the only one.
From the title favourites at the beginning of the season, to the team that was considered the most promising at the end of the regular season, to the current 4-0 sweep out, the mood of the Brooklyn Nets can be imagined. The Nets ended the season in an almost humiliating way. Irving took the lead, Nash looked for excuses, and Durant made a decision.
Owen Nash had something to say
As the team's head coach, Nash is also considered the main reason for the Nets' loss this season. But after the game, Nash did not reflect, but continued to look for excuses. We could have taken a different path, but we did our best with Irving's absence, Durant's injury, and Harden's trade turmoil. These things have a big impact on us and interrupt our continuity. Nash said. Obviously, he was still looking for an excuse for the team's defeat.
Irving took the lead after the game, saying that he was willing to stay with the Nets. In this game, Irving shot 6 of 13, only 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, and in four games in the series, he averaged only 21.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range, which obviously did not meet the expectations of fans. Irving said after the game: "I will stay here with Durant and then manage this team with Max and Boss Cai.
It is worth mentioning that after leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers, Irving was injured in the playoffs for the first year, lost 1-4 to the Bucks in the Eastern Conference semifinals the following year, was injured in the third year, continued to lose 3-4 to the Bucks in the fourth year of the Eastern Conference semifinals, and Irving suffered injuries again, and in the fourth year, that is, this season, stopped the first round of the playoffs and eliminated 0-4.
Durant made another decision
In the first three games of the series, Durant's performance was extremely bad, but in this game, Durant, who faced a desperate situation, still showed his strength, with 39 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists, impeccable data. But even so, it still could not save the team. After the game, Durant said in an interview that he still supported it, and Nash continued to serve as the team's head coach. For Durant's decision, many fans are puzzled. Griffin and Aldridge, two veterans aiming to win the title, Nash did not play their role at all.
Aldridge didn't get a minute of playing time from start to finish, and Griffin got seven minutes in game three, hitting two three-pointers, this game played 17 minutes, plus-minus +10 tied for first place, the other is CelticS Tatum. You know, the Nets didn't get any lead in the whole game.
Many fans even think of the 2018 playoffs, the situation of the Cleveland Cavaliers is also like this, Irving left, Thomas Jr. came and went, Rose and Wade failed to stay, and finally exchanged for George Hill, as well as Clarkson and Nance Jr., but it was such a lineup, Tyrenlu and James, still brought this team to the stage of the Finals. That year, James was 33 years old, and this year, Durant was also 33 years old.