Booker's inconsistent play has also had a certain impact on the Nets' record.

From the perspective of roster rotation, Gordon was originally the sixth man, and there was not much difference between playing time on the bench and starting, and Booker's playing time plummeted, which meant that someone else must be on top.

But now the Nets, the starting and bench strength is enhanced, and the bench strength is naturally relatively weak, Tyler Johnson can't play much in the limited playing time, after all, there are not many opportunities when he is young, and increasing Maddy's playing time is not good, you must know that Maddie is 36 years old.

After a seven-game winning streak in the opening round, the team's record so far is 13-4, and while it looks good, it is only 6-4 in the last 10 games.

And the next game will not be easy to play, as the Nets will fly to Toronto to take on their main rivals in the Eastern Conference, the Raptors.

The core of the Raptors has not changed this season, it is still the two-gun combination of Lowry and DeRozan, but their role players have improved a lot compared to last season, not only poaching their starting forward Carroll from the Hawks, but also signing the strong Scola and Biyombo and Spurs player Corey Joseph from the free market, and their overall strength has increased significantly compared to last season.

It is also the first meeting between the two teams this season.

Previously, there was more than one talk about who is the second best team in the East between the Nets and the Raptors, and this face-to-face meeting is also the best opportunity to give an answer.

That night, the stadium in the center of the route was full of fans.

There was a lot of attention paid to this game, and the enthusiasm of the fans was naturally high.

Amid the enthusiastic cheers of the Canadian fans, the starters of both teams were introduced one after another.

On the Nets' side, Tang Tian still uses the regular starting lineup, Booker is still the starting point guard, and other positions have not changed.

On the Raptors' side, the outside is Lowry and DeRozan's two guns, the front line is Carroll and Scola, and the center Valanciunas.

Valanciunas pulled the ball back to half court and gave the Raptors the opportunity to take the lead.

DeRozan held the ball in the front court against Booker, and sure enough, as expected, after receiving the ball, he directly signaled to others to pull away and play single.

"Anti-breakthrough!" Frank shouted anxiously from the sidelines.

He didn't know about Booker's change, and he was obviously a little anxious when he saw his opponent grasping this point again.

And DeRozan's technical characteristics are strong in breakthrough and mid-range shooting, which happens to be the most Kerkerker.

In fact, before today's game, he also mentioned to Tang Tian about letting Gordon start, but Tang Tian refused, and now he looks more anxious about this pair.

DeRozan didn't hesitate, waited until his teammates opened up space, and directly changed direction to accelerate.

Booker's traverse speed has proven to be his biggest weakness, and that's where he can take advantage of it.

Sure enough, Booker didn't even react, and DeRozan made a quick stop in the middle of the distance after passing it in one step.

"Bang!"

The shot was accurate, but it was a little heavier, and it bounced out after it went in, and the rebound was picked up by Jokic.

There was a stirring at the scene.

DeRozan also shook his head helplessly, and he didn't know if it was too easy to pass Booker just now, and he didn't score in the original shot.

Tang Tian was also stunned when he saw it, Booker's performance just now, this is ...... Is the system out of order?

No, it is not possible for the system to fail.

The only explanation is that Booker may not have been aware of the change in his traverse speed.

It's not an injury after all, it's something you won't find if you don't try.

"Devon, grab the defensive position early."

He got up and went to the sideline and shouted at Booker.

Booker nodded, and ran forward.

He was suddenly suspicious of his life recently, and he didn't even try to do it just now.

Delon hit a pick-and-roll layup from Jokic in the frontcourt, and he hit the first shot of the game and let the Nets fire first.

Looking back, it's still DeRozan, still playing Booker with the ball.

He should have scored that goal just now, so that the home team could have beaten the Nets in terms of opening momentum.

But fortunately, there was always an opportunity, and before the Nets were forced to replace Booker, he had a big advantage in the position.

The fans at the scene also burst into a chorus.

Booker's rookie strength is already far from DeRozan, not to mention that the past few games have proven to be a defensive black hole.

Changing direction, accelerating, and after initiating the first step, DeRozan was ready to shoot.

This time he won't let the score slip through the cracks.

But at this moment, he suddenly saw someone in front of him!

Booker, he actually followed himself!

The fans at the scene were also surprised.

This...... It was so fast just now!

Booker listened to Tang Tian's suggestion, took a step back in advance, put on a defensive posture of anti-sudden shooting, and then moved horizontally to block DeRozan in the retreat.

He'd done it before, but his speed really wasn't good, and if DeRozan accelerated again, he still couldn't keep up.

But after starting, he was surprised to find that he had become faster, and it was really blocked!

He didn't know what was going on, but it just happened!

The only explanation is that he hasn't eaten much recently because he's in a bad mood, and after losing weight, people move faster?

DeRozan also looked incredulous, dribbling the ball and accelerating to the left.

But after Booker moved sideways again, he was still holding the defensive position.

Booker's eyes were full of excitement, he was really getting faster!

After it is fast, like Gordon, the disadvantage of short hands is no longer so obvious!

Most of the offensive time was consumed, and DeRozan directly chose his back and shot backwards after continuous turns.

"Bang!"

Booker's confrontation was not bad, and DeRozan's shot still missed.

Frank was also dumbfounded, this Booker suddenly got his senses?

Jokic picked up a defensive rebound, the Nets played a fast break, and Butler received a pass from Deron and scored a layup.

The Nets started the game 4-0.

DeRozan didn't believe in evil, and he singled Booker in the frontcourt.

Change direction, accelerate, change direction, accelerate again.

Booker still held on to his defensive position.

Tang Tian's expression only became normal at this time.

The change brought about by the traverse speed is still obvious, just imagine Harden who has increased the traverse speed and his weight has not changed, it is terrifying to think about.

DeRozan couldn't find space for continuous shaking, and went straight to the basket to shoot.

Although Booker's lateral speed increased, he still had a gap with DeRozan in terms of experience, and his shot hit DeRozan's hand and was whistled for a foul by the referee.

DeRozan went to the free-throw line, but his expression wasn't good.

In fact, not only him, but the audience was also depressed.

This Booker was casually beaten in the first few games, and DeRozan's strength is much stronger than those people, but how did he get here, he just can't get in?