After a start to the season in ball cannon, no one expected to see the Nets fall against the Hornets, and yet … After the defeat of his team, Kevin Durant took his responsibilities vis-à-vis the press, pointing out his own weaknesses. There is one area in particular where KD found himself unworthy.
What if the Nets suffered from over-confident team syndrome? This syndrome makes it almost unbeatable against renowned opponents, such as the Warriors and Celtics in the first two meetings of the season, but more vulnerable against “average” teams, in part due to a lack of motivation …
Because no one really imagined Brooklyn suffering its first defeat of the season against the Hornets who had not yet known the taste of victory … And yet this Sunday, despite the duo’s 54 combined points Kyrie Irving / Kevin Durant, Steve Nash’s men couldn’t find their way to victory.
A defeat that should not affect this group too much after their incredible start to the season, but which could give some keys to future opponents of the Nets. In any case, after the meeting, KD explained what he had to do to help his team as best as possible in the future, beyond his usual scoring (29 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds).
Durant also said he needed to help more in the paint and only having three rebounds isn’t acceptable for him. Adds Jarrett Allen was « incredible. »
— Alex Schiffer (@Alex__Schiffer) December 28, 2020
Kevin Durant said he needed more help his partners in the paint, and that his 3 rebounds were unacceptable for him.
But beware, this defeat is not simply due to the lack of presence of the Nets in the racket. The Hornets also figured out how to exploit some of Brooklyn’s defensive weaknesses, and manager James Borego pressed where it hurt, as KD explained.
Kevin Durant said the Nets too loose on screens defensively. Credits James Borrego for some of his schemes for giving the Nets problems.
— Alex Schiffer (@Alex__Schiffer) December 28, 2020
Kevin Durant admitted that the Nets were too far away defensively on screens. He praised James Borego for some systems.
The Nets gave the Hornets 13 offensive rebounds on the game, which illustrates what Kevin Durant. We’ll have to help Jarrett Allen and DeAndre Jordan in the painting!
