On offense, PG had his way over the heads of Milwaukee's perimeter defenders, making Bucks fans think he'd been possessed by Chen Xi.
On defense, he teamed up with KD to build an omnipresent help-defense network, making life miserable for Lillard, Middleton, and the others.
Although the Nets ran into many of the same problems as the Knicks when facing the Bucks, likewise being limited by their interior personnel and unable to contain Giannis's offense.
What made the Nets stronger than the Knicks, however, was that their offensive division of labor was clear enough, and every option was potent enough. That gave them the ability to seize back control of the tempo on offense.
As the engine of the Nets battleship, James Harden used his incomparable playmaking talent to completely unleash Joe and Durant, the two elite wings, finishing with an excellent double-double of 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 14 assists.
As for Kevin Durant, there was even less need to say.
Even when Giannis actively switched onto him, Durant could still maintain his scoring foundation. With that absurd build, along with speed and agility utterly disproportionate to his frame, KD once again posted his trademark 50% shooting percentage, recording a steady stat line of 28 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block.
The Big Three delivered Stable Performances, while the role players each fulfilled their duties.
Brooklyn's defense might not have been as strong as the fully healthy Knicks', but their offensive system had likewise formed a complete loop.
Harden, Joe, and Durant were like a perfect split of Chen Xi into three parts, using the stamina of three people to share different responsibilities while complementing one another, ultimately producing an effect where 1+1+1＞3.
With such a high-quality roster, winning was only natural~~
As for Milwaukee, perhaps the