San Antonio — Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving He will miss Tuesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs because of a sore right calf.
Nets coach Jack Vaughn doesn’t believe the injury is serious and hopes Irving will be able to play in Thursday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. said he would.
“I reported it was a little tight,” Vaughan said before Tuesday’s game. “Basically every day. We check him [Wednesday], hopefully this is short term. ”
Seth Curry Starts instead of Irving.
Given that the Nets continue to play without a star forward, Irving’s absence now looms larger for the Nets. Kevin DurantHe is expected to be out for a few more weeks with an MCL sprain in his right knee. As Durant continues his rehabilitation, he did not accompany the Nets on this trip.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said before the game, “They’re all clichés and need to pick up their game and level up.” “But what it really does is when someone is hurt, it’s the same as narrowing the margin. The margin of error is narrow. You can’t tip it that far. Your The transition defense has to be better… The defense has to recover. The team’s defense has to be more aware.
“Maybe the ball has to move more, because everyone participates. Everyone has to score. They execute the same attack, but in Kevin’s case it becomes an attack in itself.”
Good news for the Nets Ben Simmons He will return on Tuesday after missing Sunday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a sore back. Vaughan said Simmons’ back feels good.
Vaughan said his job description to Simmons and the rest of the team remains unchanged despite the fact that he’s playing without Irving and Durant.
“You don’t have to do more than you’re asked to do from day one. That’s enough. [Simmons] “For him to pick up the pace, rebound basketballs on both ends of the floor, involve his teammates, and use all the energy he has.” Then we will be in good shape. ”
