【2021/6/6】
Nets 115 [win] 107 Bucks
★Mike James｜12 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 0 turnovers
James Harden, the Nets' originally scheduled starting point guard, was injured and retired 43 seconds into the game. Fortunately, in addition to the two giants of the Nets, another James also stepped forward. The team's margin of victory on the court was 12 points, the second best. To Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
Mike James is still in the Russian League giant CSKA this season, averaging 19.3 points and 5.7 assists per game. However, he had a conflict with the CSKA head coach and was suspended indefinitely by the team. However, before the suspension, he was the favorite for the league MVP and scorer. king.
The Nets only signed him at the end of April, originally because of Harden's injury. The last time James played in the NBA was in the 17-18 season, playing for the Suns and Pelicans respectively. Although he was basically a backup player, he performed many wonderful performances.
James played 13 games with the Nets, averaging 7.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. The assist-to-turnover ratio was close to 3:1. He was a very experienced ball handler. He once scored 11 points and 8 assists as a substitute in the fourth quarter to help the ball. The team came back to beat the Raptors.
After two consecutive 10-day contracts, the Nets decided to renew the contract until the end of the season. But he had no chance to play in the playoffs. In this game, James seized the opportunity, handled the ball decisively and reasonably on the court, and defended very hard. The effect was somewhat similar to Facundo Campazzo of the Golden Nugget.
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