In the NBA, there are stars shining every night, but occasionally there are one or two stars, and even if they shine, it is difficult to hide the brilliance of other stars. No, Durant experienced such a day. Against the Suns, he scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, which was supposed to be enough to put him in the spotlight. However, fate seems to play a joke, and today he met Doncic in the midst of a rampage.
Durant's performance was undoubtedly outstanding, shooting 11-of-21, 1-of-5 from three-point range and 5-of-7 from the free-throw line, a statistic that would have made him a winner in many games. But tonight, he could only be saddened, because in another game on the same night, Doncic single-handedly led the Mavericks to victory over the Nets, and he personally slashed 35 points, plus 18 rebounds and 9 assists, almost single-handedly decided the direction of the game.
Doncic's performance isn't just statistically amazing, it's more important about his impact on the court. Throughout the game, every offense he put pressure on the opponent, every rebound was fighting for more offensive opportunities for the team, and the near-double-digit assists were the best proof of his control of the pace of the game. Especially in key moments of the game, Doncic can always step up and solve problems for the team.
And Durant, despite his brilliant personal data, still can't escape the fate of the team's defeat. Compared with Doncic's all-round performance, although Durant contributed greatly on the scoring end, he failed to change the situation of the game like Doncic when the team needed him most.
That's basketball, sometimes you can play the highlight of your career, but you still can't stop your opponent. For Durant, it may have been a bitter experience, but it was also a valuable one. After all, on the star-studded stage of the NBA, if you want to become the brightest star, in addition to your outstanding performance, you need to be able to lead the team to victory at critical moments.
Finally, I leave you with a question: Do you think Durant will be able to find the self who can solve problems for the team at critical moments in future games? Or can Doncic continue to play like that and become a superstar in the league? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area to discuss and share your views. In this competitive league, every game is a challenge and an opportunity. February** Dynamic Incentive Program