Beijing time on January 6, 2024nbaA game was played at home with the Nets, and they faced a strong oneThunder。The Nets are currently on a five-game losing streak and are eager to end their losing streakThunderThey also lost their last game and they are hungry to be strong**. Judging from the comparison of the strength of the two sides,ThunderOccupy a clear advantage. Well, this gameThunderCan we achieve a strong **? Let's witness this fierce showdown together.
1. First quarter: The Nets got off to a great start
The first quarter of the game beginsClarkSton with a shot in the airRelayA dunk led the Nets to score, and Giddey quickly responded with a layup. Then, the two sides launched a fierce attack, the NetsBridgeswithClarkSton scored in a row, whileThunderNot to be outdone, Dort, Giddey and Chet scored six points in a row to level the score. The match went into a heated phase, with the two sides going back and forth, and finally ended in a 14-14 draw.
It is worth mentioning that the Nets' Dinwiddie andFinneySmith scored back-to-back points to stretch the score to a five-point gap, butThunderofAlexanderHe scored 2 points from the free throw and stabilized the situation for the time being. However, the Nets'ThomasClarkSton andBridgesTogether, they went on a 14-0 run to extend the margin to 18 points. AlexanderAlthough he was still able to score back-to-back points, his efforts could not stop the Nets from taking the lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Nets led 39-21.
2. Second quarter: The Nets continue to extend their lead
The game entered the second quarter, and Chet scored in a rowThunderGot off to a good start, butO'NeillwithThomasresponded quickly and widened the margin to 19 points. Then, Dort scored on a layupThomashit consecutive shots, and the difference reached 27 points at one point. ThunderNot to be outdone, Micic and Jalen struggled to score points, but Johnson and Sharpe's responses still allowed the Nets to hold on to their advantage. AlexanderWallace, Giddey and Chet also scored, thoughBridgesof mid-range shots and Dinwiddie, Johnson'sThree-point shotThe Nets' point differential once widened to 28 points. At halftime, the Nets led 75-47.
3. Third quarter: The Nets take a solid lead
The second half of the game began,Bridgeshit again to extend the margin to 30 points. However,Alexander, Chet and Dort's back-to-back scores, JeanThunderThe difference has narrowed to a certain extent. FinneySmith and Danny Smith'sThree-point shotGoal, once again solidify the Nets' lead. AlthoughAlexanderIsaiahJoe scored straight points to tie it to 22 points, but the Nets still led 101-79 at the end of the third quarter.
4. Fourth quarter: The suspense was rekindled, and the Nets successfully kept the victory
The game entered the final quarterO'NeillConsecutive hitsThree-point shotto narrow the margin to 25 points. Wallace, Chet and Wiggins played well to narrow the gap to 17 points. Although Dinwiddie andBridgesThe Nets opened up a slight margin of points, but Jalen's back-to-back scoring continuedAlexander, Chet's positive performance letThunderChasing close again, with 4 minutes left in the game, the difference was only 10 points, and the suspense was rekindled.
At the critical moment, the Nets' Dinwiddie hit two free throws, and Giddey and Jalen scored consecutive points to narrow the gap to eight points, and the game entered the final 28 seconds. ThomasHit both free throws againAlexanderLayup,ThomaswithBridgesHe also held on to free throws, and the game ended 124-115, with the Nets successfully holding on to the win and refusingThunderThe counterattack.
Nets,ClarkSton was outstanding, shooting a whopping 727%, contributing 23 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists, setting his personal scoring record this season. Dinwiddie was also one of the Nets' leading scorers, contributing 23 points, three rebounds and four assists in the game. BridgesHis performance was also eye-catching, contributing 16 points, seven rebounds and three assists. WhileThomasHe was solid and contributed 19 points and 2 rebounds. In addition,DennisSmith also deserves a note, as he contributed 13 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, setting a new personal record for individual rebounds this season.
And whereasThunderaspects,AlexanderHe became the team's leading scorer, and he finished the game with 34 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Jalen contributed 20 points, five rebounds and five assists, and Chet was not to be outdone, contributing 17 points, six rebounds and three assists. In addition, Giddey also had a great performance, contributing 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Dort andWallace12 and 9 points respectively.
Through this fierce game, the Nets managed to end the losing streak and get rightThunderof victory. This game not only showcased the Nets' strength and teamwork, but also showed us how well they excelled on both the defensive and offensive ends. ClarkSton has been impressive, not only supporting his scoring, but also contributing actively in rebounding and assists. DinwiddieBridgeswithThomasand other players also played well and contributed a lot to the team's victory.
InThunderaspects,AlexanderDespite the high scores, the team's overall performance was not satisfactory. They once fell into a large disadvantage in the game, and although they finally caught up, they failed to succeed in the end. It should be noted that players such as Jalen, Chet and Giddey also contributed quite a few points and assists in the game.
ForThunderThe loss brought them on a losing streak, and they were overtaken by the Nuggets, who regained second place in the WestThunderIt becomes the third. This is for youThunderIt was a big blow and they needed to adjust their form as soon as possible and find their rhythm again.
To sum up, despite the Nets' current poor record, they performed well in this game and managed to hold on for the win in the end. WhileThunderAlthough it showed a certain counterattack momentum, it failed to complete the turnaround in the end. This game fully demonstrated the Nets' team strength and tenacity, and it also reminded usThunderIt needs to be played harder and more consistently.