After losing to the Kings, the Nets suffered a six-game losing streak to finish sixth in the East. Perhaps even more poignant about the Nets is that of any team in NBA history that has suffered six consecutive losses in the regular season, only four teams have won the championship.
The last of the four teams to win the title was the Mavericks in 2010-11. That season, the Mavericks, led by Nowitzki, defeated the Heat with James, Wade and Bosh in the Finals to win the championship, which surprised many people at the time.
The other three teams were earlier. They were the Pistons in 2003–04, the Supersonics (the predecessor to the Thunder) in 1978–78, and the Cincinnati Royals (the predecessor to the Kings) in the 1950–51 season. Among them, the Pistons defeated the Lakers with Kobe, O'Neal, Malone and Payton in the finals to win the championship, which was also a "upset" at the time.
Now, the Nets' problems also look like they're too numerous. In addition to Durant's injuries, Harden and Irving fatigue, the Nets seem to have many problems in defense, game temperament and internal unity, which has also made head coach Nas repeatedly questioned.
As a championship hit before the start of the season, the Nets continued to lose consecutively, and the ranking also slipped from the first place in the East to the current sixth place in the East. If they lose any further, the Nets may even fall out of the top eight in the East. In this case, the Nets will also face great difficulties if they want to compete for the championship.
Last season, the Nets' chances of competing for the title were actually very big, and although it was the first time the Big Three had joined forces, they were in excellent form in the playoffs. In the semifinals, injuries to Irving and Harden accidentally disrupted the Nets' plans, causing them to be reversed by the Bucks.
Before the start of the season, the Nets and the Lakers with James, Westbrook and Davis were seen as title hits, but after the start of the season, the Nets suffered a lot of problems. Now, after 6 consecutive defeats, whether they can compete for the championship again is also foggy.