Booker34+12 Durant 27 points, Nurkic 15 + 22 are all empty cutsNetsDefeatedHome of the SunsCan you imagine one without Harden, Irving, and GriffinThe Nets can beat the Suns who have Booker, Beal and Durant on the roadIs it?You might say, it's impossible, it's crazy, it's fantastic. But, here's what happened last night, that's the charm of the NBA, that's the miracle of basketball!
The game was arguably the most thrilling of the season, with two strong teams battling it out over the course of four quartersIn the end, the Nets narrowly defeated the Suns 116-112, ending the Suns' eight-game winning streak, and also adding a strong stroke to their eleventh winning streak.
The hero of this game is undoubtedly the NetsThomasHe scored eight straight points in the final quarter, including two crucial free throws, to seal the win for the Nets. And the cause of the Suns' defeat may be their tactical foul in the final moments, which gave Thomas a chance to show his ice nerves.
In the first quarter of the game, the Nets showed their strong strength, Thomas scored 5 points in a row, Johnson and Dinwiddie also contributed to steal points, and Durant scored 7 points in a row, making the Suns' defense at a lossThe Nets ended the quarter with a 31-22 lead.
In the second quarter of the game, they launched a fierce counterattack, and Johnson hit two three-pointers in a rowThe Suns led 41-28, at one point stretched the difference to 13 points. However, the Nets were not to be outdone, and they quickly found their form, Booker combined with a burst shot to score eight points in a row to helpThe Nets ended the first half with a 64-56 lead.
In the third quarter, the Suns rebounded again, leading 68-67, breaking the Nets' rhythm. The Nets and the Suns were deadlocked at 75-all, but the Suns were led by DurantEnded the quarter with an 88-86 lead
In the final quarter of the game, Thomas scored eight points in a row to help the Nets take a narrow 99-98 lead, but the Suns did not give up, and they kept attacking the Nets' defense in an attempt to recover the score. But the Nets, through the performance of players like Dinwiddie, extended the lead and put the Suns in a difficult position.
In the final moments, the Suns resorted to a tactical foul in an attempt to disrupt the Nets' rhythm, butThomas made 2-of-2 free throws to seal the win for the Nets, winning 116-112.
The highlight of this game, in addition to Thomas's free throw stunner, is Durant's all-round performance. Durant scored 39 points in this game and became the ruler of the Nets. He also dominated against the Suns' Durant, who scored just 23 points and had seven turnovers.
The background of this game is also very interesting. This is the second meeting between the Nets and the Suns this season, the last time was on Feb. 17, when the Nets also narrowly beat the Suns 128-124, ending the Suns' six-game winning streak.
And this time, the Nets' Harden, Irving and Griffin are all absent, and the Suns' Durant has also joined the Suns, making this game even more interesting. However, the Nets still defeated the Suns by a weak victory, which makes people have to admire their resilience and unity.
All in all, this match was a classic matchup, with two strong teams showing their strength and style on the field, leaving the crowd to feast their eyes. The Nets eventually managed to win the game through a tense late quarter, adding to their 11-game winning streak.
What are your thoughts on this game?How do you think the Nets and Suns will perform in the playoffs?You are welcome to leave your thoughts in the comment section and discuss this wonderful game with me. Thanks for reading and see you next time!