Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals is still held at the Barclays Center.
Harden chose to take a rest, and his injury needs to be nursed back to health.
Besides,
Even if he plays injured, it will do more harm than good!
so,
No need!
For the 76ers, Danny Green also chose to take a rest.
After the G1 game, his old injury recurred and the pain was unbearable.
The team doctor advised him to take a break for observation.
Health is the capital of revolution!
For NBA players, playing is actually a part-time job;
Therefore, there is no need to be so desperate!
The game bell rang and the players from both teams walked onto the field.
Harden's absence has made the 76ers' morale even stronger.
In the first quarter of the game, the 76ers played a high offensive momentum under the leadership of Embiid.
But the defensive end was unable to limit the Nets' crazy scoring.
Durant took over the game at the beginning and was very hot.
He was like a blazing flame burning on the court.
Whether it is breakthrough, shooting or passing, he has shown his unrivaled strength.
Every shot he takes is full of confidence, as if he can hit the target every time.
Durant turned into the god of death and made five of five shots in a single quarter!
Every shot he made was like a bolt of lightning that streaked across the arena and hit the net.
His performance made the audience go crazy.
Every goal was met with cheers.
His scoring ability not only intimidates his opponents, but also excites his teammates.
At this moment, Durant became the focus of the audience, and every move he made touched everyone's heartstrings.
In the second quarter, Maxi began to show his scoring ability, hitting consecutive three-pointers to help the team narrow the point difference.
The Nets are led by Bai Qiang.
However, he got into foul trouble.
Not long after the second quarter started, Bai Qiang received his third foul.
This left a huge hole in the Nets' interior defense.
Embiid was like no one at the basket and scored consecutively.
Nets fans get a thrill every time he gets the ball.
They know that this big man has super scoring ability.
Once he finds his touch, the consequences will be disastrous.
However, despite Bai Qiang's constant foul trouble, he did not give up the game.
Instead, he worked harder to get to the basket and try to contribute offensively.
However, there are unforeseen circumstances!
When Maxi faced Bai Qiang, he played a little clever.
He acts!
When Bai Qiang used all his strength to hit him from behind, Maxi fell down——
It’s true, treat others in their own way!
The most important thing is that he successfully deceived the referee.
As a result, Bai Qiang's foul came to his fourth time.
Vaughn had no choice but to replace Bai Qiang.
After all, at the critical moment in the final quarter, the team needs Bai Qiang.
This also led to the Nets being pulled away by Philadelphia in the second quarter.
After Bai Qiang came off the field, the situation on the field suddenly changed.
The 76ers played a fierce offense under the leadership of Embiid and Maxey.
The Nets were in scoring trouble.
Philadelphia fans are starting to get excited.
They see their team gradually pulling away and pushing their opponents into trouble.
Embiid showed unrivaled dominance in the paint.
He dunked consecutively, causing the Nets' defense to collapse.
Maxi also helped the team continue to expand the point difference with his excellent breakthrough ability.
On the other end, the Nets' offense looked weak.
Although Durant felt hot, his teammates' performance was mediocre.
The Nets' shooting percentage dropped significantly in the second quarter, and they tried many three-pointers but failed to hit the target.
It was not until the second half of the game that the situation on the field once again turned for the better.
Joe Harris exploded in the third quarter like a bolt of lightning across the arena.
He hit three consecutive three-pointers, and each shot was like a precision-guided missile, traveling through the air and heading straight for the basket.
Qiao Kunkun becomes Qiao Shen instantly!
The atmosphere in the stadium was instantly ignited, and the cheers from the audience surged like waves.
Every shot Harris takes is full of confidence, as if telling the world that he is the real owner of this field.
At the same time, he made up for the mistakes he made in the G1 game.
He is not a liability to the team, but a hero who saves the team.
His three-pointer not only helped the team chase the score, but also ignited the team's fighting spirit.
Every teammate looked at him, their eyes full of admiration and trust.
In that moment, Joe Harris was the Nets' hero, their beacon of hope.
In Philadelphia, Seth Curry stepped up.
He is like a lightning bolt, moving freely on the court.
Seth has inherited the family's excellent genes, and his shooting skills and court intelligence are amazing.
Whenever the team needs him, he can always step forward and stabilize the situation for Philadelphia.
Seth attacks with the ball, his eyes are firm.
He glanced at Brown, who was defending him, and made a quick judgment.
He breaks through, changes direction, and makes an emergency stop. A series of actions are as smooth as clouds and water.
This time, Brown was easily passed by him and could only watch helplessly as he took off and shot.
"Uh-huh!"
Basketball hits steadily!
In the third quarter, the two teams can be said to have blasted each other!
No one is afraid of anyone!
On the field, players from both sides came and went and started a fierce competition.
Durant and Embiid faced off on the court. The height difference between the two was huge, but their skills were different.
Durant relied on his flexible pace and excellent shooting touch to score consecutively.
Embiid relies on his strong body and excellent skills at the basket to constantly create threats in the interior.
The duel between the two became the focus of the field, and each confrontation would attract a burst of cheers.
At the end of the third quarter, the score between the two teams was 86:94.
The Nets trailed by 8 points at home.
In the final quarter of the game, Bai Qiang started to exert his strength.
With the Nets lagging behind, Bai Qiang showed his outstanding personal abilities.
He first received a pass from Durant, used his speed and strength to break through the defensive players and rushed to the basket.
Facing Embiid's defense, Bai Qiang was not afraid. He used his flexibility and skills to complete difficult scores at the basket.
Later, he hit a three-pointer from the outside to help the team narrow the score gap.
Bai Qiang's performance aroused cheers from the audience. They saw the Nets' efforts and fighting spirit, and their spirit of not giving up.
Every attack by Bai Qiang is full of strength and confidence, and his teammates are also inspired by his performance.
Embiid had a premonition that the Nets were about to launch a counterattack, and he decided to step up his interference with Bai Qiang.
At the last moment of the game, Embiid was like a ferocious lion, focusing on Bai Qiang.
He used his strong body and sharp reactions to constantly shuttle around Bai Qiang, trying to disrupt his offensive rhythm.
However, Bai Qiang is as flexible as a swimming dragon, and Embiid's interference seems to have little impact on him.
He danced on the court, left and right, leaving Embiid unable to follow his movements.
Bai Qiang's eyes were firm, and he did not panic at all when faced with Embiid's siege.
He used his speed and skills to break through the defense again and again, making Philadelphia's defense as fragile as paper.
At the last moment of the game, the Nets fell behind by 1 point.
Bai Qiang holds the ball, and he looks extremely calm when facing Embiid's defense.
He glanced at the timer and saw 10 seconds left.
He dribbled the ball and broke to the left.
Embiid followed closely and tried to block his path with his body.
But Bai Qiang changed direction and easily passed Embiid.
He drives to the basket, jumps, and leaps into the air.
At this time, all the eyes of the audience were focused on him.
Bai Qiang adjusted his posture in the air and sent the basketball steadily into the basket.
"Uh-huh!"
The ball goes in!
The whole place was excited!
Nets fans cheered loudly as they witnessed the team's comeback moment...
