On October 9, Beijing time, the Nets defeated the Bucks 119-115 in the second preseason game to achieve two consecutive wins. There were 15 players on the net in this game, and the players continued to be trained and examined. Durant easily scored a team-high 18 points and six rebounds, and Harden scored eight points. In this battle, the Nets ushered in 4 major benefits.
The first big positive, James Johnson made his debut at the Nets, he had 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block on 4-of-6 shooting. At 2.01 meters tall, Johnson is an all-round fighter who can play multiple positions, has excellent athleticism, both offensive and defensive, and also has the ability to organize attack.
If he can be used well, the Nets will have a very practical rotation player, and he can reduce the pressure on Durant. Johnson has a tough style and is a bit of a jerk, and can become the "stadium bodyguard" of the Big Three.
The second positive is that the Lakers abandoned Kacock to perform steadily at the Nets, showing his value in two consecutive games. In his first preseason game, he shot 4-of-5 and 1-of-1 from three-point range, and had 9 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. In the second preseason game, Kacock played only 8 minutes, shooting all 2 of them, plus 6 points on free throws.
The Nets like to use small lineups, and as a short inside line, Kacock is fully capable of playing a role for the Nets.
The third positive, the inside lineman Aldridge quickly found his form. Despite announcing his retirement mid-season last season due to heart problems, Aldridge has now found form. In the Game of October 9, Aldridge shot 5-of-10 and had 12 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, and the data was very comprehensive. Aldridge will be the inner pillar of the Nets' new season.
The Nets now have Five big men in the squad, Aldridge, Griffin, Clarkston, Millsap and Carcock, and the interior is well manned.
The fourth positive, the Nets beat the Lakers and Bucks in a row to win the two major championship favorites, boosting the morale of the team. Although the opponent did not send the strongest lineup, the preseason gold content was not very high. However, at least it shows that the Nets' preparation work is still good, and the players have formed a preliminary chemical reaction.
On the fifth positive, Irving has been allowed to participate in training. The Nets owe everything to the East Wind, and owe Owen to admit to vaccination. For Owen, if he insists on it, he will lose money, and he is more likely to admit it in the future. Owen has also expressed his remorse in the past, such as saying that the earth is flat, and finally he has not spoken.