In an NBA regular season game that ended earlier, Nets defeated Pacers 136-133 away. After the game, the Nets ushered in a three-game winning streak. They currently continue to rank fourth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 16 wins and 12 losses. In this game, the Nets chose to let all three giants, namely Durant , Irving , and Simmons , and coach Vaughn simply let Duran go away. In the absence of three giants and core players such as Curry Jr., the Nets defeated the fifth-ranked Pacers in the Eastern Conference with a group of basic-paid players. This victory is very valuable for the Nets. After three consecutive victories, the Nets' frontcourt rebounds set a 25-year record, and the three players scored a season high, and Durant finally made it through.
In this game, Durant, Irving, Simmons, Curry Jr., Joe Harris , Clarkston , Royce O'Neal , TJ Warren did not play in this game. The Nets not only made a starting lineup, they directly made a core rotation lineup of 8-player. In other words, Vaughan ranked "Nets 2" in this game, and you can even think of it as a development league lineup. However, they still defeated the team behind them in the hostile environment away game. You should know that if the Nets lose this game, they will hand over the fourth place in the Eastern Conference to the Pacers. In the key position battle, the Nets choose to let the core players take a collective rest. This decision is indeed very bold.
After the core players were gone, the Nets lineup mainly focused on young people, Sumner, Milles , Big Morris , Sharp, Edwards . Except for Mills who holds a salary of more than $6 million, the rest of the players have all basic salaries without exception. Among them, Morris is still holding an unsecured contract, and there are also players who hold two-way contracts. However, they showed their vitality and fighting spirit to the fullest. In the whole game, although the Nets only sent 19 assists, their team grabbed 59 rebounds, of which 29 frontcourt rebounds, and almost half of them came from the frontcourt. Their frontcourt rebounds set a league high this season and also set a record high in team history in 25 years.
Corresponding to this is that the Pacers only grabbed 30 rebounds, which is nearly half of the Nets. They only have 7 frontcourt rebounds, 22 fewer than the Nets. There is no doubt that the Nets' game is a team-style victory, and their opportunities are all fought one by one. The Nets may not be as effective as the offensive, but they can grab the ball back after losing the ball every time. This game turned basketball into the simplest snatch, relying on enthusiasm. In addition, a total of 6 players in the Nets scored in double digits in this game, 5 of whom scored a season high, 4 players scored a season high, and 1 player scored a career high.
Sumner played for 27 minutes, and he made 7 of 13 shots, scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, scoring and rebounding to a season high. Mills made 10 of 20 shots, including 3 of 8 three-pointers, and scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, scoring and rebounding to a season-high. Morris made 4 of 7 shots and 1 of 3 three-pointers. He scored 15 points and 11 rebounds, scoring and rebounding hit a season high. Sharp played in 33 minutes and he made 8 of 13 shots, including a dunk that was amazing. He scored 20 points and 12 rebounds in the whole game, also set a season high of scoring and rebounding. All four players set season highs in scoring and rebounding, and their substitute guard Cameron Thomas scored 33 points in 29 minutes of playing time.
Thomas made 13 of 20 shots, including 3 of 3 three-pointers. 33 points were not only his scoring high this season, but also his highest in his career. In the entire fourth quarter, Thomas scored 21 points in a single quarter, leading the Nets to victory. It has to be said that the Nets did give fans a big surprise.If you want to rank from the level of surprise, this game can definitely be ranked at the top of all the Nets' games this season. Durant can finally feel at ease. He has maintained full attendance before, ranking first in the league in total score and total playing time. Now, Durant can finally rest with peace of mind.
From Simmons' state at the beginning of the season, then Irving's farce, was suspended. Then, Nash is dismissed. Curry and other players such as Watanabe Yuta were fighting and stopping, and the injuries continued. The Nets have experienced rounds of turbulence, and this period was led by Durant. He can average 30.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists per game, and 30+6+5 per game. If the Nets did not have Durant's outstanding performance, they are probably still struggling on the edge of playoffs . Now, Durant's persistence has finally paid off.
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