On October 30, Beijing time, the Nets played at home against the Pacers, and the Nets won the game 105-98. This game, for Nets fans, in addition to the team winning, there is another thing to be happy about, that is, Harden's state. Today's Harden's performance can be said to be in a very brave state. Shooting 5-of-11 in the 35 minutes (16-of-19 from the free throws) with a game-high 29 points plus 8 assists, 8 rebounds, 1 steal and 2 blocks, the familiar Harden seemed to be back. Before the end of the half, the Nets' offensive round can also reflect Harden's confidence, desire and improvement in his state on the offensive end.
With about 32 seconds left in the second quarter, the Pacers missed the offense and the ball was finally back in Harden's hands. Harden carried the ball to the front court in the backcourt, also intending to control the time to play the Nets' final attack before the end of the half.
Durant, who was standing on the side of the three-point line at the time, first gestured with his hand, which should be a gesture to his teammates to open up space, and then made a move to Harden to prepare to receive the ball, And Durant should have planned to play the final attack before the end of the half.
However, Harden, who was in a brave offensive state at the time, did not choose to pass to Durant, but said that he wanted to play this goal. Durant, who did not receive the ball, still gestured with his hand, signaling his teammates to open up the space and let Harden better complete this attack.
In addition, it is worth mentioning that in the back, Nash on the sidelines also gestured to Durant with his hand to give Harden a little more space on the offensive end. It's just a pity that Harden didn't shoot that goal.
Although the ball was not scored, it has to be said that Harden's offensive state was hot at that time, and it was understandable that the final attack chose to play by himself. Harden also scored 29 points throughout the game, which may have been a normal and normal thing for Harden in the past, but for Harden, who has been struggling on the offensive end this season, tonight's performance has indeed improved a lot. I also hope that Harden's back games can continue to maintain a good offensive state, after all, the Nets want to go further, harden's play is also crucial.