On February 3, Beijing time, the Brooklyn Nets lost 101-112 to the Sacramento Kings, the team suffered a six-game losing streak, after the game, Irving said the Kings made playoff level adjustments in the game. Perkins, however, angrily rebuked Owen's remarks.
After Perkins retweeted Irving's interview on social media, he said: "The Kings have not made the playoffs in almost 20 years, how do they know the status of the playoffs? And how should we adjust it? Don't mind if I say that."
After the game, Irving said: "The Kings have made playoff-level adjustments against the Nets, and in recent games, when opponents have played against the Nets, they have come up with playoff-level confrontations and adjustments. ”
Beyond that, Owen said of the six-game losing streak: "I don't think it's a problem and I don't want to make this a big problem, we're in a formative period and that's my opinion. ”
It is worth mentioning that the last time the Kings appeared in the playoffs was in the 2005-06 season, but they were eliminated by the Spurs in the first round. Due to the recent poor performance of the Nets after Durant's injury, 2 wins and 7 losses, and now they have suffered six consecutive losses, for the team, the period will also be a big blow.
What's more, in the next game, the Nets will challenge a rival like the Jazz on the road.