Today the Nets faced the Eagles at home. Although the team had been behind their opponents in the first three quarters, they broke out in the final quarter under the leadership of Irving and finally won 145-141. Throughout the game, Irving made 10 of 27 shots, 3 of 11 three-pointers, 25 points and 6 assists. Although the overall shooting percentage was not high, Irving’s performance in the final quarter was perfect. He scored 17 points with a high efficiency of 7 of 11. Sending 3 assists is a major contributor to the team’s reversal.
In the first half of the game, Irving’s state was a little dysfunctional. He only made 1 of 4 shots and scored 4 points and 2 assists. Fortunately, other teammates played well and barely managed to hold on to the situation. Irving broke out completely in the final quarter. He used a pick-and-roll three-pointer to announce his return and helped the team to overtake the score. The stubborn performance of the Eagles gave Irving a chance to show himself. In the last 32 seconds, Irving broke into the penalty area and took a jump shot to pull the difference to a safe 3 points. After the opponent missed a shot, Irving decisively found Durant in the front court and used a score. The pass helped KD dunk to seal the victory.
Kyrie appears in the fourth period to give the Nets victory!
Kyrie Irving: 25 PTS
Kevin Durant: 33 PTS
Trae Young: 30 PTS, 11 AST pic.twitter.com/clMReN0lGh— NBA Portugal (@nbaportugalcom) December 31, 2020
As the team’s first brother, Durant played very well. He made 11 of 22 shots in the whole game, including 2 of 6 three-pointers, 9 of 9 free throws, 33 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. In addition, shooter Joe Harris also scored 23. Minute. Eagles’ John Collins had 30 points and 10 rebounds, Trae Young had 30 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists, and Bogdan Bogdanovic had 22 points and 4 rebounds.
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