The Nets were Harden and Irving who came to the West to kill indiscriminately, and they basically didn't lose playing strong teams that year

The Nets were Harden and Irving who came to the West to kill indiscriminately, and they basically didn't lose playing strong teams that year

"Welcome! The tough guy and the old fox come to the west to open up the wasteland, and the strong team should be careful not to be poisoned!" In the 2021 season, this advertising slogan full of western flavor became popular on social media. That's right, the protagonists are the Nets duo from the East: "tough guy" James Harden and "Old Fox" Kyrie Irving.

At that time, the Nets lineup was like a Western meeting. All-Star point guard Harden with his past glory, and veteran Irving followed, the two are like a pair of good partners with a tacit understanding, all the way to the western interior, strong and domineering, killing all the strong teams, leaving only a mess. That year, Harden and Irving teamed up, and the Nets were invincible in the West with a brilliant record. Looking back on that unstoppable year is exciting and unforgettable.

As soon as the season began, everyone saw the tough guy Harden and the old fox Irving standing on the vast land of the West. They both raised their guns and aimed at the strong enemy in all directions, looking calm. A veteran who has led the team into the playoffs for 20 years, and an All-Star who has maintained a super high output for 10 years, the two have fought side by side and worked together seamlessly. This scene is like a freeze-frame picture of a classic western movie, which is magnificent and shocking.

The first to fall was the Bucks, an old rival in the East. Last season's Eastern Conference championship has now become the first stepping stone for the rising stars in the West. With their super individual ability, Harden and Irving easily beat the Bucks in the first round. Although Brother Alphabet is still resisting stubbornly, he was finally defeated by the offensive attack of the Nets and the Nets. In two games, the tough guy Harden scored 26+34 points in a row, and the old fox Irving scored 48 points. The unprecedentedly efficient offense left the Bucks at a loss, and both games were defeated by more than 30 points. The powerful Eastern Conference title defense came to an end at gunpoint from the Western Cowboys. This victory clearly marked the status of tough guy Harden and old fox Irving in the West.

Next up is the real kings of the West: the Warriors and Lakers. These two strong teams have dominated the entire league for several years. They are the pride of the West and a symbol of domination that all challengers must defeat. In the face of such a strong opponent, Harden and Irving are not afraid at all. The continued high offensive firepower has left the two western hegemons helpless.

The old fox Owen, who took over the game with ease at the age of 34. His three-point shooting percentage soared to an absurd 50%, and he even scored the winning shot every time at critical moments. At the same time, Harden unleashed his all-around offensive means to sweep all obstacles. The two alternated to lead the team and build a solid lead for the Nets. In the end, he led the team to complete a big reversal and defeated the Warriors. A few days later, another one was taken against the Lakers. The king is not worthy of the name, and he has fallen under the hands of tough guys and old foxes. The Nets announced with a resounding victory that the West had changed hands. A new king is about to be crowned.

After that, there was little in the league to stop the pair. Spurs, Jazz, Clippers, Mavericks, Nuggets, Grizzlies...... Watching one strong opponent after another fall under the beautiful style of the ball they played together. Harden blasted into the big biao, Irving hit it with a three-pointer, and the two of them went back and forth seamlessly. They led the team to no man's land in the West, with a 14-2 record that tops the league.

"Old fox, do you remember the days when we led the team during the rocket days?" Harden asked Irving with a smile. "Now we are reunited in this vast wasteland, not only for the enemy, but also for a new glory. Irving laughed and punched Harden, "Man, that's what it's all about! Let's prove once again that we're the best team in the league!"

People still remember the crazy performances of Harden and Irving that season. Wherever they went, no one could stop them; When they strike, their opponents only wail. That year, the Nets were like the most brutal bandit gang in Western Conference history. With unmatched strength, it is rampant and domineering, ruthless and ruthless. All those who dare to stand up will only end up being slaughtered. That year was the golden age of tough guy Harden and old fox Irving in the West. The shock and horror they brought with them are still hard to let go.